The Eugenio di Savoia
Built in 1935, the “Aosta” class was finally the expected light cruiser model the RM needed. Strong and balanced, these ships had a good service in WWII. They survived the war, but the peace treaty removed them from Italian service.
Specifications
| Length | 186.9 m |
|---|---|
| Speed | 36.5 knots |
| Beam | 17.5 m |
| Main Guns | 8×152/53mm, 6×100/47mm |
| Secondary Guns | 8×37/54mm, 12×13,2mm, 6 tls 533mm |
| Armor | 70mm vertical/35mm horizontal |
| Draft | 6.5 m |
| Weight | 9,000 Tons |
| Compliment | 578 |
| Class | Eugenio di Savoia, Emanuele Filiberto Duca d’Aosta |
Information Courtesy Lupo Solitario
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