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Cadorna-class cruiser
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Cruisers · Italy · 1931
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Cadorna-class cruiser
Cadorna-class cruiser Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Air Defence
30
Multi-Role Capability
35
Sensors
25
Survivability
50
Endurance
60
Command Capability
40
Aviation
10
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Italy
ManufacturerOTO Melara
CategoryCruisers
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1937
Operators3 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
37
Cruisers MASS Rating
56/65
Interwar Period
132/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Air Defence
30
Multi-Role Capability
35
Sensors
25
Survivability
50
Endurance
60
Command Capability
40
Aviation
10
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Cadorna-class cruiser
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1931–1937
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
56
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
37
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationLight cruiser
  • Ship TypeLight cruiser
  • Builder / ShipyardCantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Gio. Ansaldo & C., Odero Terni Orlando, Regio Cantiere di Castellammare di Stabia
  • Laid Down1928
  • Launched1930
  • Commissioned1931
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement5,323 t
  • Standard Displacement5,323 t
  • Full Load Displacement7,113 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)169.3 m
  • Beam15.5 m
  • Draft5.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement507
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 geared turbines, 6 boilers
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power70,874 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed37 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun8 × 152 mm/53 guns
  • Main Gun Calibre152 mm
  • Main Gun Count8
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned2
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost2
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourMinimal armour protection
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1937Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
95
years in service
6
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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