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Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser
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Cruisers · Italy · 1936
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DucadegliAbruzzi-classcruiser

Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser
Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Air Defence
45
Multi-Role Capability
50
Sensors
55
Survivability
65
Endurance
70
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Italy
ManufacturerCantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Odero-Terni-Orlando
CategoryCruisers
EraInterwar Period
In service1936–1937
Operators3 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Cruisers MASS Rating
23/65
Interwar Period
61/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
45
Multi-Role Capability
50
Sensors
55
Survivability
65
Endurance
70
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser
Category
Country
Production
1936–1937
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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 ClassificationCondottieri-class cruiser
  • Ship TypeLight cruiser
  • Builder / ShipyardCantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico, Gio. Ansaldo & C., Odero Terni Orlando, Regio Cantiere di Castellammare di Stabia
  • Laid Down1933
  • Launched1934
  • Commissioned1937
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement11,350 t
  • Standard Displacement10,160 t
  • Full Load Displacement13,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)187 m
  • Beam18.9 m
  • Draft6.9 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement640
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 geared turbines, 6 boilers
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power120,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed34 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun152 mm /55 Italian naval gun Models 1934 and 1936
  • Main Gun Calibre152 mm
  • Main Gun Count8
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned2
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourBelt: 60–100 mm, Deck: 30–40 mm, Turrets: 90 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1936Production started
  2. 1937Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
90
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
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