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Capitani Romani-class cruiser
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Cruisers · Italy · 1939
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Capitani Romani-class cruiser
Capitani Romani-class cruiser Photo: unknown serviceman (US 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
60
Air Defence
45
Multi-Role Capability
50
Sensors
55
Survivability
50
Endurance
65
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Italy
CategoryCruisers
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1942
Operators2 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Cruisers MASS Rating
21/26
World War II
83/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
45
Multi-Role Capability
50
Sensors
55
Survivability
50
Endurance
65
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Capitani Romani-class cruiser
Category
Country
Production
1939–1942
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · WORLD WAR II
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationLight cruiser
  • Ship TypeLight cruiser
  • Builder / ShipyardCantieri Navali Riuniti, Navalmeccanica, Odero Terni Orlando
  • Laid Down1939
  • Commissioned1942
  • Ships in Class12
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement3,745 t
  • Standard Displacement3,745 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,745 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)142.2 m
  • Beam14.4 m
  • Draft4.1 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement418
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shafts; 2 geared steam turbines
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power82,027 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed41 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range4,350
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun4 × twin 135 mm/45 DP guns
  • Main Gun Calibre135 mm
  • Main Gun Count8
  • Secondary Guns8 × single 37 mm AA guns, 4 × twin 20 mm AA guns
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed4
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned12
  • Cancelled8
  • Lost0
  • Retired4
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourTurret: 6-20 mm, Conning tower: 15 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1942Production ended
87
years in service
3
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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