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Cruisers · Russia · 1938
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MaximGorky-classcruiser

Maxim Gorky-class cruiser
Maxim Gorky-class cruiser Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Air Defence
50
Multi-Role Capability
55
Sensors
45
Survivability
60
Endurance
70
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Russia
ManufacturerBaltic Shipyard, Amur Shipbuilding Plant
CategoryCruisers
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1944
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
54
Cruisers MASS Rating
29/65
Interwar Period
68/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Air Defence
50
Multi-Role Capability
55
Sensors
45
Survivability
60
Endurance
70
Command Capability
60
Aviation
30
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Maxim Gorky-class cruiser
Category
Country
Production
1938–1944
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Ship Typelight cruiser
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement8,400 t
  • Full Load Displacement10,400 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)191.3 m
  • Beam17.66 m
  • Draft6.15 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement872
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines
  • Number of Engines6
  • Shaft Power84,670 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range3,750
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun3 × triple 180 mm B-1-P guns
  • Main Gun Calibre180 mm
  • Main Gun Count9
  • Secondary Guns6 × single 100 mm B-34 DP guns (later 8 × 85 mm)
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed6
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved0
◆Armour3MOD.3
  • ArmourBelt 50 mm, Deck 50 mm, Turrets 50 mm, Conning tower 150 mm
  • Belt Armour50 mm
  • Deck Armour50 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
88
years in service
6
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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