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Calliope-class light cruiser
Photo: William Lionel Wyllie · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Cruisers · United Kingdom · 1914
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Calliope-classlightcruiser

Calliope-class light cruiser
Calliope-class light cruiser Photo: William Lionel Wyllie · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
Multi-Role Capability
25
Sensors
15
Survivability
40
Endurance
50
Command Capability
35
Aviation
5
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryCruisers
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1915
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
27
Cruisers MASS Rating
12/21
World War I
191/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
Multi-Role Capability
25
Sensors
15
Survivability
40
Endurance
50
Command Capability
35
Aviation
5
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Calliope-class light cruiser
Category
Production
1914–1915
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · WORLD WAR I
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Hull ClassificationLight cruiser
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement4,180 t
  • Full Load Displacement4,950 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)137.16 m
  • Beam13.1 m
  • Draft4.27 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement325
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)geared steam turbines
  • Number of Engines6
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed28.5 kn
  • Range5,900
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunBL 6 inch Mk XII
  • Main Gun Calibre152 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary GunsQF 4 inch Mk V, QF 6 pounder Hotchkiss
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes4
▲Aviation2MOD.2
◎Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourIncreased belt armour compared to Caroline class
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1915Production ended
112
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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