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Neptune-classcruiser

Cruisers · United Kingdom · 1944
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Air Defence
60
Multi-Role Capability
65
Sensors
55
Survivability
80
Endurance
70
Command Capability
75
Aviation
50
Strategic Impact
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryCruisers
EraWorld War II
In service1944
Operators1 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Cruisers MASS Rating
8/26
World War II
29/292
All-Time
Cruisers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Air Defence
60
Multi-Role Capability
65
Sensors
55
Survivability
80
Endurance
70
Command Capability
75
Aviation
50
Strategic Impact
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Neptune-class cruiser
Category
Production
1944–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
cruisers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Hull ClassificationLight cruiser
  • Ship Typecruiser
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement15,350 t
  • Full Load Displacement18,700 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)201.78 m
  • Length (waterline)199.64 m
  • Beam23.16 m
  • Draft7.54 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement1,351
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Reciprocating
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)unit scheme
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power80,535 kW
  • Shafts / Screws4
  • Top Speed33 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range7,500
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunQF 6-inch Mark V
  • Main Gun Calibre152 mm
  • Main Gun Count12
  • Secondary GunsQF 4.5-inch Mk V
  • CIWSBofors 40 mm gun, Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed0
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned5
  • Cancelled5
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◆Armour2MOD.2
  • ArmourBelt 4-1.5 in, Bulkheads 4 in, Turrets 2-1 in
  • Belt Armour101.6 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
82
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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