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Cruisers · United Kingdom · 1929
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London-classheavycruiser

London-class heavy cruiser
London-class heavy cruiser Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Air Defence
40
Multi-Role Capability
55
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Endurance
80
Command Capability
65
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryCruisers
EraInterwar Period
In service1929
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Cruisers MASS Rating
18/65
Interwar Period
49/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Air Defence
40
Multi-Role Capability
55
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Endurance
80
Command Capability
65
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
London-class heavy cruiser
Category
Production
1929–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification2MOD.2
  • Hull Classificationcruiser
  • Ship Typeheavy cruiser
◈Propulsion1MOD.1
▣Gun Armament1MOD.1
  • Main Gun Calibre203 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1929Production started
97
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 3units
3active
📖 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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