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Eagle

An aircraft carrier, laid down as HMS Audacious, was upgraded during the construction process to carry jet aircraft and entered service as HMS Eagle. In 1954–1955, after a short service in the Mediterranean, the carrier underwent a second refurbishment, during which she was fitted with a small, angled flight deck. The ship participated in the Suez Crisis. The ship underwent her next significant overhaul in 1959–1964. She received an increased angled flight deck and anti-aircraft missile system. As a result, the full water displacement exceeded 54,000 tons.

Sekiryu

A hypothetical development of the Taihō and Taihō Kai aircraft carriers with larger hangars, an enhanced propulsion plant with cruising diesel engines, and the same dual-purpose 100 mm artillery guns used on the Akizuki-class destroyers.

United States

USS United States was designed as the flagship of a series of five attack aircraft carriers of a new class. These ships were intended to operate jet bombers, and their flight deck was structurally integrated into their load-bearing hull structure for this purpose. USS United States was intended to operate as part of a task force alongside conventional strike aircraft carriers that would provide air cover for the task force. The ship was laid down at the Newport News shipyard, but her construction was abruptly halted five days later.

Admiral Nakhimov

After World War II ended, the Soviets were left with the hulls of unfinished Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships of Project 23 and didn't know what to do with them, as building the ships under the initial project had already been deemed pointless. One possible solution was to finish the ships as aircraft carriers—the suggested project was codenamed 23AV. That solution could have been implemented in the U.S.S.R. between the end of the 1940s and the beginning of the 1950s. However, the top leadership of the U.S.S.R. didn't find the project compelling, so the hulls of the Project 23 battleships were eventually scrapped for metal.

Admiral Orlov

A design for completing a Project 23 battleship as a heavy aircraft carrier. The ship's AA defenses consist of artillery systems that were developed during the post-war period.

Audacious

After the naval treaty displacement limitations were lifted and heavier aircraft appeared, the Admiralty was prompted to build carriers with significantly larger dimensions than those of their predecessors. This is how the Audacious class appeared: The designers took the successful Implacable class and increased the displacement by 50%. The ship received a full-fledged double-level hangar of increased size and reinforced armor for the flight deck, whereas the hangar's armor protection remained the same.

Essex

The first Essex-class aircraft carriers were ordered as part of the Navy's expansion program of 1938. The decision to construct more ships in the series was made after the Pacific war had broken out. The Essex-class aircraft carriers were significant for several reasons. They were large and fast; had strong air defenses; could carry and launch a large air group rapidly; and, importantly, they were available in substantial numbers. Through a combination of these qualities, they played a pivotal role in the U.S. Navy's achievements in the Pacific during the final 2 years of World War II.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

From the deck of USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, the second Midway-class aircraft carrier, a significant milestone was achieved by the U.S. Navy. It marked the first series of takeoffs and landings conducted by a jet aircraft from an aircraft carrier. Upon entering service, the ship initially focused on exercises and diplomatic missions during her early years. Later, she served in the Mediterranean Sea and Southeast Asia.

Hakuryū

The G-15 project, or the Improved Taihō, had larger dimensions, an enhanced armor layout, and an increased air group compared to her predecessor. It was planned to build a series of seven ships, and the construction process was scheduled to end in 1948. After the Battle of Midway, these plans were suspended in favor of the Unryū-type aircraft carriers with a simpler design, and they were eventually entirely abandoned in 1943.

Malta

1942 sparked an idea to build an aircraft carrier whose size would be limited only by the dock dimensions. In late 1942, work on Project X1 commenced—a ship with a displacement of 56,800 tons. The main disputes arose around the hangar, as previous ships were built with an entirely closed hangar. However, the U.S. aircraft carriers' operating experience showed that it's necessary to warm up aircraft engines in the hangar to carry out a massive launch of the air group. The choice fell on a project with an open hangar and two aircraft lifts on the port side. All works were stopped with the end of World War II.

Manfred von Richthofen

A hypothetical variation of a heavy German aircraft carrier based on the unfinished H-39 class battleship hull. It is assumed that by the time the construction of the battleship was halted, her hull would have been fully shaped, and the main propulsion plant and electrical plant machinery would also have been installed. With such a configuration, she would have been one of the largest ships in the world, second only to Japanese Shinano.

Max Immelmann

This design is one of the possible variants of the H-39 class battleship that was completed as an aircraft carrier. It is assumed that by the time the construction of the battleship was halted, her hull would have been fully shaped, and the main propulsion plant and electrical plant machinery would also have been installed. Such an aircraft carrier would have been the largest ship in Europe.

Midway

Taking into consideration the lessons learned from the Pacific battles in 1942, the U.S. Navy started designing an aircraft carrier with a reinforced hangar and flight deck. The new aircraft carrier design aimed to offer protection against 203 mm shells and 610 mm torpedoes. USS Midway was commissioned eight days after the end of World War II. Midway held the status of being the largest ship in the world until 1955. In 2004, she found her final home in San Diego, where she was transformed into a museum ship.

Otto Lilienthal

A hypothetical variation of a heavy German aircraft carrier based on the unfinished H-39 class battleship hull. It is assumed that by the time the construction of the battleship was halted, her hull would have been fully shaped, and the main propulsion plant and electrical plant machinery would also have been installed. With such a configuration, she would have been one of the largest ships in the world, second only to Japanese Shinano.

Shinano

The largest aircraft carrier of World War II and the largest warship sunk by a submarine. Initially, she was built as the third Yamato-class battleship, but after the defeat at Midway, the Japanese High Command decided to complete Shinano as an aircraft carrier. Torpedoes from U.S. submarine Archerfish sank her on November 29, 1944, during her first trip out to sea following her formal commission into service.

Werner Voss

A hypothetical variation of a heavy German aircraft carrier based on the unfinished H-39 class battleship hull. It is assumed that by the time the construction of the battleship was halted, her hull would have been fully shaped, and the main propulsion plant and electrical plant machinery would also have been installed. With such a configuration, she would have been one of the largest ships in the world, second only to Japanese Shinano.

[Audacious]

This ship is a copy of Audacious, intended for test purposes only.

[Hakuryū]

This ship is a copy of Hakuryū, intended for test purposes only.

[Midway]

This ship is a copy of Midway, intended for test purposes only.

AL Hornet

An Eagle Union aircraft carrier, and the youngest sister of Yorktown and Enterprise. The voice of the bright and cheerful Hornet has destructive power. Her black and yellow costume is reminiscent of a wasp. From the Azur Lane game.

Aquila

Liner Roma was converted into an aircraft carrier during World War II. The ship's hull was extended, equipped with bulges, and a new bow section grafted. The propulsion unit was redesigned using turbines and boilers from unfinished ships Cornelio Silla and Paolo Emilio. 135 mm guns from unfinished ships of the Capitani Romani class were used as anti-mine weapons. The 80% complete aircraft carrier was captured by Germany. Aquila was damaged by Allied aviation and sank after being damaged by Italian submarine saboteurs.

August von Parseval

Graf Zeppelin-class ships were equipped with classic steam turbine propulsion. The lead aircraft carrier, in particular, had geared-turbine units and boilers manufactured in Switzerland. However, the Germans believed that for raider ships to have a long cruising range and adequate speed, it was absolutely necessary for their main propulsion plants to be of the diesel type. Their successive raider aircraft carriers would likely have been equipped with a diesel propulsion plant.

Chkalov

The further development of the Project 71 aircraft carrier continued under the "large aircraft carrier" project, codenamed 71B. The ship would have made it possible for the main naval forces to utilize their aviation quickly and efficiently in the open seas and near the coastline in areas located far from naval bases, but the project wasn't implemented due to the outbreak of World War II.

Chkalov B

The project of a high-speed aircraft carrier armed with dual-purpose main battery artillery developed in the U.S.S.R. in the late 1930s (Project 71B).

Colossus

The Colossus class was envisioned as an intermediate link between the heavy aircraft carriers of the Illustrious class and the U.S. escort ships; the hull was built according to the technology used for constructing merchant ships, while the propulsion unit was partially borrowed from light cruisers. Colossus took part in the liberation of Hong Kong and Shanghai as the flagship of the 11th Aircraft Carriers Squadron. In 1946, she was handed over to the French Navy and renamed Arromanches. In the ranks of the French Navy, the aircraft carrier participated in combat operations in Indochina and the Suez Crisis.

Enterprise

USS Enterprise, the second Yorktown-class carrier, played a role in raids on the Marshall Islands, in the Doolittle Raid, in the Battle of Midway, on the Santa Cruz Islands, and at Guadalcanal. After a major overhaul, the ship participated in virtually every campaign in the Pacific, with the exception of the Aleutian campaign. The aircraft carrier participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She also provided air support during the landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship earned an impressive 20 battle stars throughout her years of service, which positioned her as the most decorated U.S. Navy ship of the war.

Graf Zeppelin

Recognizing the importance of building aircraft carriers, the German leadership sent a group of experts to Japan to study the implementation of this ship type. The first aircraft carrier received the name Graf Zeppelin during her launch ceremony. During the construction, the ship design underwent various modifications, including the replacement of the original stem with an "Atlantic" one and the addition of external bulges. The unfinished ship was scuttled in Stettin before the city was captured by the Red Army. After the war, the carrier was raised and thoroughly examined in the U.S.S.R. The plans to complete the ship were abandoned, and she was later destroyed as a training target.

Graf Zeppelin B

Recognizing the importance of building aircraft carriers, the German leadership sent a group of experts to Japan to study the implementation of this ship type. The first aircraft carrier received the name Graf Zeppelin during her launch ceremony. During the construction, the ship design underwent various modifications, including the replacement of the original stem with an "Atlantic" one and the addition of external bulges. The unfinished ship was scuttled in Stettin before the city was captured by the Red Army. After the war, the carrier was raised and thoroughly examined in the U.S.S.R. The plans to complete the ship were abandoned, and she was later destroyed as a training target.

Hornet

USS Hornet, the third Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, participated in the renowned Doolittle Raid and fought at Midway and in the Solomon Islands campaign. During the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, Hornet damaged aircraft carrier Shōkaku but also suffered several hits from air attacks. The carrier's power plant was knocked out, and a decision was made to abandon the ship. Despite nine torpedoes and several hundred 127 mm shells being fired at her by American destroyers, the aircraft carrier stayed afloat, but only until Japanese destroyers dealt the final blow.

Implacable

Illustrious-class aircraft carriers were designed based on effective Ark Royal, but they received reinforced armor. To comply with the treaty limitations on displacement, the hangar capacity was reduced to mere 36 aircraft. The Implacable class emerged as an improved series with the hangar capacity increased to 60 aircraft. HMS Implacable was engaged in operations against German ships in Norway and was transferred to the Pacific afterward. The aircraft carrier took part in supporting the landing on Okinawa and in operations against Japanese aviation near Honshu.

Indomitable

HMS Indomitable, the fourth ship of the Illustrious series, was an attempt to solve the problem with the small air group size: the hangar was expanded by means of building an additional semi-hangar, which increased the carrier's capacity to 48 airplanes, but worsened the hangar side armor protection. An aerodynamic shape was a distinguishing feature of the carrier's architecture. The aircraft carrier covered the landing of Allied forces on Madagascar and took part in Operation Pedestal. After the war, Indomitable replaced battleship Vanguard as the flagship of the Home Fleet.

Kaga

After the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed the aircraft carrier while it was under construction, it was decided to switch to rebuilding Kaga's hull—a process that had stopped amid the Washington Naval Treaty restrictions. The project mirrored aircraft carrier Akagi, except for the location of the funnels and the availability of a short flight deck. Kaga participated in the Shanghai incident and the Sino-Japanese War. After her modernization was completed, she participated in the Pearl Harbor attack, the Battle of Rabaul, the Marshall Islands campaign, and the Darwin bombing.

Kaga B

After the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed the aircraft carrier while it was under construction, it was decided to switch to rebuilding Kaga's hull—a process that had stopped amid the Washington Naval Treaty restrictions. The project mirrored aircraft carrier Akagi, except for the location of the funnels and the availability of a short flight deck. Kaga participated in the Shanghai incident and the Sino-Japanese War. After her modernization was completed, she participated in the Pearl Harbor attack, the Battle of Rabaul, the Marshall Islands campaign, and the Darwin bombing.

Lexington

Following the Washington Naval Conference, a decision was made to convert two Lexington-class battlecruisers into aircraft carriers. These ships exerted a substantial influence on future aircraft carrier design; the flight deck and outer sides of the hangar were integrated into the hull, providing longitudinal strength to the entire ship. Such a design allowed for a fully enclosed hangar space. At the time when the Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, USS Lexington was in the process of transferring planes to Midway. During the Battle of the Coral Sea, USS Lexington sustained several bomb hits. Eventually, the decision was taken to scuttle the ship, and destroyer USS Phelps was tasked with sinking Lexington using torpedoes.

Pobeda

In April 1945, the scientific and technical committee filed an offer to the Soviet Naval Shipbuilding Bureau to finalize the construction of Kronshtadt-class heavy cruisers under Project 69I as aircraft carriers because building the ships under the initial project had already become pointless. It was intended for the ship to carry 76 airplanes. The project was codenamed 69AV. The offer wasn't implemented because the completion ratio of the hulls and associated hardware was low.

Saipan

In 1943, Admiral King demanded that two light aircraft carriers be built per year to compensate for anticipated losses. The first two ships were to enter service in December 1945. The new ships were to be based on the hull of the Baltimore-class heavy cruiser. Only two ships were built—no new ones were ordered due to the war ending. Initially, USS Saipan, which was deemed too small to accommodate jets, was utilized for naval cadet training, training maneuvers, and patrol and diplomatic missions.

Saipan B

In 1943, Admiral King demanded that two light aircraft carriers be built per year to compensate for anticipated losses. The first two ships were to enter service in December 1945. The new ships were to be based on the hull of the Baltimore-class heavy cruiser. Only two ships were built—no new ones were ordered due to the war ending. Initially, USS Saipan, which was deemed too small to accommodate jets, was utilized for naval cadet training, training maneuvers, and patrol and diplomatic missions.

Sanzang

Sanzang is a Buddhist monk, scientist, philosopher, traveler, and translator. He is not only an eminent person, but also the main character from "Journey to the West", a novel by Wu Cheng'en.

Shōkaku

The Shōkaku-class aircraft carriers were an improved version of the Hiryū-class ships. They had enhanced armor and AA armament, as well as a larger air group. At the time of their construction, these ships were considered the most powerful in the world. Two ships were built in the period between 1937 and 1941. Shōkaku participated in the Pearl Harbor attack, Battle of Rabaul, and Indian Ocean raids, as well as in the Battles of the Coral Sea, Eastern Solomon Islands, and Santa Cruz Islands. During the Battle in the Philippine Sea, the aircraft carrier was torpedoed by USS Cavalla and sank.

Theseus

A light carrier of the Colossus class, the most numerous class of light aircraft carriers in the Royal Navy. Theseus occupies an intermediate position between the Illustrious-class heavy carriers and escort carriers. To reduce costs and expedite construction, technologies used in building merchant ships were employed. Theseus actively participated in the Korean War as part of the UN forces. Later, she was refitted for service in Training Squadron, Home Fleet, before being placed in reserve in 1956.

Yorktown

The Yorktown-class ships entered service between 1937 and 1941 as the first mass-produced aircraft carriers of special construction in the U.S. Navy. They were designed with the limitations of international naval armament agreements in mind, but despite this, the American designers skillfully crafted these 20,000-ton aircraft carriers to be swift, spacious, and well-equipped. During the initial year of the war in the Pacific, ships of the Yorktown class, along with the Lexington-class carriers, constituted the primary strike force of the U.S. Navy.

Ark Royal

The new aircraft carrier was to combine all the innovations: a double-level hangar, steam catapults built into the deck, heavy armor, and multipurpose guns. The armor of the hangar and the flight deck had to be sacrificed to stay within the displacement limits. In May 1941, a torpedo bomber from Ark Royal managed to hit Bismarck, which played its role in the sinking of the battleship. On November 13, Ark Royal was hit by a torpedo. After a long struggle for survivability, it was ordered to abandon the ship, and the aircraft carrier capsized and disappeared underwater.

Béarn

Béarn was laid down as a Normandie-class battleship, but unlike her sister ships, she featured a turbine propulsion unit instead of a mixed one. After the Washington Naval Conference, the ship was rebuilt as an aircraft carrier. In the late 1930s, it was decided to re-equip Béarn as a seaplane base while retaining the possibility of housing wheeled aircraft; however, the outbreak of World War II hindered these plans. During the war, Béarn transported aircraft, gold, troops, and equipment.

Erich Loewenhardt

The second ship of the Graf Zeppelin class, aircraft carrier B, was laid down in Kiel in 1938 after the first one had been launched. Her construction proceeded at a slow pace, as the builders aimed to address all the teething problems encountered during the construction of the first ship in the series. By the time World War II broke out, all parts of the carrier's hull up to the armored deck had been completed; however, the German leadership made the decision to complete only those ships that were in the advanced stages of construction. As a result, the order for the second aircraft carrier was canceled in September 1939, and the ship herself was scrapped on the slipway in early 1940.

Furious

Furious, a Courageous-class "light battlecruiser," had 76 mm armor protection and carried two 457 mm single-gun mounts. During World War I, it was decided to convert the ship into an airplane carrier: A hangar and flight deck were mounted instead of the superstructures. During World War II, the aircraft carrier was engaged in the hunt for Gneisenau, anti-submarine patrols, and the Norwegian campaign. In 1943, Furious took part in the hunt for Tirpitz that was hiding in the Norwegian fjords.

Independence

A set of speedy light aircraft carriers, converted from several incomplete Cleveland-class cruisers, emerged as a result of the U.S. urgency to acquire new aircraft carriers swiftly amid the war. The primary advantage of Independence-class ships lay in their remarkable speed, allowing them to play an active role alongside strike aircraft carriers in all major U.S. Navy operations in the Pacific.

Ranger

USS Ranger was the first American ship designed and built as an aircraft carrier. The technical specifications called for an aircraft carrier with a smooth deck (no superstructure was planned initially), a speed of 32 knots, and a displacement of no more than 18,000 tons. USS Ranger carried an air group that was only slightly inferior in number to the air groups of her larger predecessors. Ranger continued her service until the end of the war in the Atlantic. She escorted the first Arctic convoys from America to Iceland and was subsequently used as an aircraft transport, facilitating the deployment of army units landing in Africa.

Ryūjō

The Washington Naval Treaty restrictions did not apply to ships with a displacement of up to 10,000 tons, so Japan started designing small aircraft carriers in addition to large ones. Ryūjō was designed taking the experience of operating Hōshō into account: She received a double-deck hangar, which allowed for increasing the air group size. Ryūjō participated in the Sino-Japanese War from 1937 through 1939. During World War II, the aircraft carrier supported landings in the Philippines, covered convoys headed to the Dutch East Indies, and participated in raids in the Indian Ocean and around the Aleutian Islands.

Serov

The preliminary design of Project 71 for an aircraft carrier with low displacement based on the hull and mechanisms of the Project 68 ship was developed in 1939; however, the ship's low hangar capacity and insufficient number of airplanes drew criticism. It was planned to increase dimensions of the hangar and increase the number of airplanes on board to 40–45 machines, all of which should have been fighters. A requirement was also formed to increase the number of dual-purpose guns to 12 and investigate the possibility of replacing them with eight 130 mm coupled mounts. Work continued in the form of a project for a heavy aircraft carrier codenamed 71B.

Weser

Seydlitz, an Admiral Hipper-class cruiser, was built in Bremen. In June 1942, when the ship was 95% complete, the construction was halted—the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor highlighted the need for aircraft-capable ships. The nearly completed cruiser was designated for conversion into an aircraft carrier and renamed Weser. The work commenced in December 1942 but ceased half a year later. The ship was then towed to Königsberg. Her hull was blown up in January 1945 as the Red Army was going to take the city.

Hermes

The first ship in the world that was laid down as an aircraft carrier. She was based on the hull of the D-class cruiser. After being commissioned, Hermes set off to the Mediterranean Sea, then to the China Station, where she served for 10 years. During World War II, Hermes conducted anti-submarine patrols, took part in the Dakar raid, and then participated in the search for pocket battleship Graf Spee. In the winter of 1941–1942, the aircraft carrier arrived at the island of Sri Lanka to prepare for the invasion of Madagascar. On April 9, 1942, Hermes was sunk by aircraft from Japanese carriers.

Hōshō

Japan started its first experiments with aircraft carriers with a continuous flight deck right after World War I. They decided to convert a navy tanker that had been laid down in 1919 into an aircraft carrier. Hōshō entered service in December 1922. She was initially used to test the capabilities of carrier-based aircraft, but she then took part in the Shanghai incident and also played a role in the Sino-Japanese War in 1937. Later, she was transferred to the Combined Fleet and carried out reconnaissance and anti-submarine defense missions for the fleet's main forces.

Komsomolets

Training ship Ocean was designed based on a passenger liner and constructed at the German Howaldtswerke shipyard as a vessel for training naval machinists and fire feeders. After the Russo-Japanese war broke out, Ocean escorted the ships of the 2nd Pacific Squadron to the Mediterranean Sea as a supply vessel. The ship was renamed Komsomolets in 1922. In 1927, she was supposed to be rebuilt as a training aircraft carrier—all of her upper superstructures were intended to be removed, and a flight deck was to be rigged in their place. It was also planned to erect a double-deck hangar on her upper deck.

Langley

The achievements of aircraft carriers in the British Royal Navy significantly affected the navies of other states, including the U.S. Navy. Coal transport Jupiter was converted into an aircraft carrier and named USS Langley. The carrier was used to refine technology and for training naval aviation pilots. The ship was later converted into an aircraft transportation vessel. In this new role, she actively participated in the war in the Pacific, transporting U.S. Air Force aircraft. On February 27, 1942, she was heavily damaged by Japanese aircraft and was later sunk by the ships of her own escort.

Rhein

During the 1930s and 1940s, Germany developed several aviation-capable ship designs, including a small carrier specifically intended for serial production during wartime. Her design needed to be budget-friendly and suitable for mass production at civil shipyards. Given the ongoing war, it would have been possible to construct such a ship no earlier than 1944. German engineers envisioned a flight deck with a minimum length of 170 m and the implementation of catapults for takeoff.

Admiral Ushakov

In 1945, the Navy's General Staff gave the order to develop a battleship under Project 24, which included 15 draft designs within its framework to be reviewed. The largest of them was a project with a suggested displacement of 110,000 tons that was similar in architecture to the Project 82 heavy cruisers. Plans were made to construct the ship by 1955, but they never came to fruition. If she had ended up being embodied in metal, the ship could have become the largest and most powerful battleship in history.

Devastation

A ship that embodies all the ideas of the British shipbuilding school of the 1940s concerning battleships unconstrained by the limits of the Washington Naval Treaty. The general structure layout is close to battleship Vanguard, and the power plant is similar to the one used on the Audacious-class aircraft carriers.

Hannover

A further development of the H-class project with reinforced main battery guns. The next step after the 457 mm guns would be to increase the caliber to 19 inches (483 mm). Such a caliber would establish German battleships as the most heavily armed vessels in the annals of naval history. By the time of their development, plans were in place to completely discontinue the use of non-dual-purpose secondary battery guns and replace them with dual-purpose artillery.

Maine

In this hypothetical development of the Montana-class battleships, the number of 406 mm guns could be increased to sixteen by replacing the three-gun turrets with four-gun ones. While four-gun turrets were initially proposed for battleships of the North Carolina class, they were, however, equipped with 356 mm guns. If the goal were to enhance the firepower of the Montana-class battleships without utilizing a larger caliber, opting for four-gun turrets would be the most logical choice.

Patrie

If development had continued on battleships with 431 mm main battery guns, the next logical step would have been to increase the number of guns. Achieving that would require an additional main battery turret, even taking into account a reduction in AA and auxiliary artillery. In that case, the battleship's artillery would have been twelve 431 mm guns in three quadruple-gun turrets.

Satsuma

The plans for the Yamato-class battleships included the construction of eight ships before 1950. In early 1941, the program was adjusted: Using the intelligence data on the construction of capital ships in the U.S., the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff gave the order to build more battleships, some of which were to be based on an improved project with 510 mm main guns.

ARP Yamato

A Fleet of Fog heavy battleship modeled after the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Yamato-class series of battleships. This warship has been modeled after the same-name ship from "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

Amerigo Vespucci

A hypothetical project that is a variant of the development of Italian ships based on the Vittorio Veneto class and a battleship project for the U.S.S.R. with a displacement of 42,000 tons. The increase in firepower could have been achieved by increasing the number of guns and turrets: quadruple-gun turrets with 381 mm guns were in development in the late 1910s and early 1920s.

BA Montana

This ship's look is inspired by Takanashi Hoshino from Blue Archive, a sleepy yet playful and courageous student at Abydos High School.

Bourgogne

One project that was developed in the late 1930s in response to intel about the German Navy's development plans included the armament of three quadruple-gun turrets with 380 mm guns. Two battleships of that project were to be ordered and laid down in 1941. The program accommodated a total of four battleships. If the ship had been completed after the war, the battleships would have been equipped with the most modern AA guns of the time: American long-barreled 127 mm guns and new 57 mm ACAD mounts.

Bungo

After revising the development plan of the Japanese Navy, new battleships and battlecruisers were ordered. This is how Project L emerged—an expanded version of Project A, which became the Kii class. She also had five main battery turrets housing 457 mm guns. However, the project's displacement exceeded that of the Kii class by 9,000 tons, resulting in a cost surge. The emergence of both the Kii class and the mentioned ships was prevented by the Washington Naval Conference, which resulted in a temporary ban on the construction of battleships and limited their total tonnage.

Comodoro

A mighty battleship with a design that could have incorporated a number of design solutions specific to the South American dreadnought race. These include, among other things, an obsolete main battery layout with six twin-gun turrets. The ship's air defenses rely on artillery systems, which the battleship could have received during modernization in the United States in the 1940s.

Conqueror

After battleship Vanguard was laid down, the plan was to develop British battleships in such a way as to increase their dimensions while maintaining the layout design of their predecessors. One of the options was to switch to three-gun turrets and increase the caliber to 419 mm.

Cristoforo Colombo

A hypothetical project that is a variant of the development of Italian ships based on the Vittorio Veneto class and a battleship project for the U.S.S.R. with a displacement of 42,000 tons. The increase in firepower could have been achieved by increasing the number of guns and turrets: quadruple-gun turrets with 381 mm guns were in development in the late 1910s and early 1920s.

Cumberland

Test ship.

Grosser Kurfürst

The experience gained from battleships at the beginning of World War II prompted a revision of the ships under construction. It was necessary to improve the horizontal armor while maintaining the draft at 11.5 m for operations in the shallow waters of the North Sea. The new design incorporated a triple bottom and an increased quantity of watertight compartments to enhance protection against underwater explosions. The main armament was upgraded to feature twelve 420 mm guns. It was planned to lay down ships with the new design in 1942, but the construction needs of the Navy reoriented toward submarines, and new battleships were no longer laid down.

Incomparable

When Admiral Fisher returned to the post of First Sea Lord in 1915, the leadership of the British Navy was faced with the issue of landing troops on the German Baltic coast. It was planned that Russian troops would cover the operation, and this required ships with the largest guns possible. Light battlecruisers Courageous, Furious, and Glorious were built within this concept, while Incomparable, armed with the world's largest 508 mm guns, was to represent its further development.

Irresistible

A battleship with sixteen 234 mm main guns. It could hypothetically have been built in Britain in the late 1940s and subsequently transferred to the Royal Australian Navy. In terms of architecture and hull design, the ship represents a further development of the Vanguard class. The 234 mm guns were considered a promising weapon system for future warships by the Admiralty in the late 1930s.

Kremlin

The development of the new Project 24 commenced in 1941. The project's requirements included dual-purpose artillery instead of secondary guns, enhanced torpedo protection, and reinforced protection of the ship's fore and aft ends. The ship's designation was to destroy surface ships of all types in the open sea and near coastal areas. In 1950, variant XII of the project was approved; however, the country lacked a shipyard to construct a 70,000-ton displacement ship. The state authorities had also lost interest in large surface ships by that time.

Libertad

A mighty battleship with a design that could have incorporated a number of design solutions specific to the South American dreadnought race. These include, among other things, an obsolete main battery layout with six twin-gun turrets. The ship's air defenses rely on artillery systems, which the battleship could have received during modernization in the United States in the 1940s.

Louisiana

This was one of the options for completing the Montana-class battleships. To create a hybrid battleship-carrier, a flight deck at least 350 feet long was required, which could only be done by removing the third turret. To preserve her combat power, it was suggested to replace the fourth turret with a quadruple-gun turret.

Mecklenburg

A hypothetical variant of an H-class battleship project based on the Bismarck class instead of the Scharnhorst-class battleships. A long-range raider with a diesel power plant and sixteen 305 mm guns, tasked with a mission to cut off the navigable links between England and her dominions and colonies. It would have been feasible to maintain the 305 mm gun as the primary caliber for battleships had the U.K. stuck to the scope of the proposals it presented at the London Naval Conference about limiting the main caliber of battleships.

Montana

The Montana-class ships were an evolution of the Iowa-class "fast battleships": They were larger, better armored, and more heavily armed. The main armament was expanded to include twelve 406 mm guns arranged in four triple-gun turrets. The preliminary design work had commenced even before the United States entered World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor delayed construction, and the success of aircraft carriers in the Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway prompted the U.S. to opt against pursuing the Montana class in favor of more promising ship types.

Montana 2

The Montana-class ships were an evolution of the Iowa-class "fast battleships": They were larger, better armored, and more heavily armed. The main armament was expanded to include twelve 406 mm guns arranged in four triple-gun turrets. The preliminary design work had commenced even before the United States entered World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor delayed construction, and the success of aircraft carriers in the Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway prompted the U.S. to opt against pursuing the Montana class in favor of more promising ship types.

Ohio

A hypothetical armament project for the Montana-class battleship with eight 457 mm guns housed in four turrets. Back in 1938, amid rumors about the creation of ships with guns of a caliber exceeding 406 mm in Japan, there were projects of battleships with 457 mm guns. One of them was relatively fast and had armament comprising six guns in three twin-gun turrets. The twin-gun turrets developed for this project could well have been mounted on one of the unfinished Montana-class battleships.

Oregon

A "fast battleship" design that preceded the Iowa class. The ship's primary armament consisted of 457 mm guns in twin turrets, simultaneously developed in 1938 with the ship's design.

Preussen

The experience gained at the beginning of World War II prompted a revision of the technical characteristics of ships under construction. It was necessary to improve the horizontal armor while maintaining the draft at 11.5 m for operations in the shallow waters of the North Sea. The new design incorporated a triple bottom and a larger number of watertight compartments for protection against underwater explosions. The main caliber reached 457 mm, which represented a drastic increase in firepower. Later, however, the focus of naval construction shifted toward submarines, and new battleships were no longer laid down for the needs of the Navy.

Rhode Island

A battleship based on a 1938 "fast battleship" design variant, featuring an alternative armament configuration. The ship's main battery consists of twelve 356 mm guns housed in quadruple-gun turrets, initially planned for use on North Carolina-class battleships in 1937.

Ruggiero di Lauria

A fast battlecruiser armed with eight 457 mm guns. The project is based on ideas introduced in 1921 by Italian naval engineer Ferdinando Cassone. In addition to its remarkable armament and displacement, both quite advanced for that era, the project stood out for its innovative anti-torpedo defense system and two-tiered power plant.

République

In 1939, the construction of additional Richelieu-class battleships was approved. One of the ships was built according to an improved design and received a new arrangement for her main battery guns—one quadruple-gun turret placed at each of the ship's ends. At the same time, larger-caliber guns were in development. If French reconnaissance had received more accurate data on the main battery of the planned German battleships, the shipbuilders would most likely have opted to increase the main battery due to the limited size of the dockyards.

Schlieffen

A project of a high-speed battleship with four main battery turrets and a displacement of 50,000 t. She was 30 m longer than her predecessor, making her the largest among the draft designs conceived by the Construction Office of the German Navy Headquarters in 1918. This project represents the largest and most heavily armed of all German battleships, extending up until the elaborations of the early 1940s relating to the H-class battleship.

Shikishima

The plans for the Yamato-class battleships included the construction of eight ships before 1950. At the beginning of 1941, the program was adjusted: Based on intelligence data on the scale of construction of capital ships in the U.S., the leadership of the Japanese Navy decided to increase the number of battleships under construction. One of the ships was supposed to be built according to the design of the Yamato class, and all subsequent ones—according to an improved design with 510 mm main battery artillery. A six-gun variant with three main battery turrets had a standard displacement of 65,700 tons.

Sicilia

A conceptual design for a battleship equipped with four quadruple-gun turrets housing a total of sixteen 381 mm guns. Compared to the Vittorio Veneto-class battleships, a significant firepower increase was achieved by upping the main battery gun count and expanding the hull size accordingly. The ship's air defense system comprises dual-purpose 127 mm and automatic 40 mm and 20 mm gun mounts of American production.

Slava

Preliminary design XIII of Project 24 was the most interesting option for the Ministry of Shipbuilding Industry of the U.S.S.R. and the Shipbuilding and Armament Bureau. The battleship's main armament consisted of three triple-gun turrets housing 406 mm guns. The weak point of all major projects of the late Stalin era was their anti-aircraft defenses. If the Project 24 ships had been completed, their anti-aircraft guns would have been replaced by the modern ZIF-75 and 2M-3 guns in the late 1950s.

St. Vincent

In November 1920, the further development of the battlecruiser project was presented—project I3. It fundamentally differed from its predecessors: The main armament was concentrated at the bow of the ship, and the propulsion unit was moved to the stern. This allowed the magazines to be placed in the widest part. The ship was faster than her predecessors; however, the displacement and size of the ship didn't suit the Admiralty, so the project was sent back to the drawing board.

Thunderer

After Vanguard was laid down, the further development of British battleships was aimed at increasing their dimensions. Among the options was a project with 457 mm guns that had been developed after World War I for battleships and battlecruisers of projects N and G.

Utah

A design for a powerful 70,000-ton battleship with modest speed, armed with 457 mm main battery guns.

Vermont

During World War I, in the midst of the dreadnought arms race, designers were given complete carte blanche. Seven battleship designs were proposed with maximum capabilities and performance. There was only one restriction—the battleships had to be able to pass through the Panama Canal. The initial design was more conservative compared to the others. The battleship carried twelve large-caliber guns placed in four turrets, was reasonably fast, and had very strong armor.

Willem de Eerste

A battlecruiser—a further development of the G3 design—that could hypothetically have been built in Britain in the 1920s and later modernized in the late 1930s. The ship could have been transferred to the allied Netherlands during World War II to strengthen the nation's navy.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin, an Iowa-class fast battleship, was among the final battleships to be commissioned worldwide. She contributed to the closing stages of the Pacific campaign by escorting aircraft carriers and shelling coastal fortifications occupied by Japanese forces. Beyond World War II, Wisconsin actively engaged in conflicts in Korea and the Persian Gulf. After colliding with a destroyer in 1956, she underwent restoration, receiving a new bow section from her unfinished sister ship, USS Kentucky. Since 2001, Wisconsin has been a museum ship permanently berthed in Norfolk.

Yamato

The preliminary draft design of the battleship developed in Japan in the mid-1930s had a displacement of 49,000–69,500 tons, a speed of 24–31 knots, and a main gun caliber of 410–460 mm in various versions. The final version was Yamato, the largest battleship in the world. Admiral Yamamoto took command of the Japanese forces from her bridge during the Battle of Midway. On April 7, 1945, Yamato was sunk off Kyūshū island by attacking U.S. Navy aircraft during Operation Ten-Go.

[Conqueror]

This ship is a copy of Conqueror and is suitable for Clan Battles only

[Grosser Kurfürst]

This ship is a copy of Großer Kurfürst and is suitable for Clan Battles only

[Montana]

This ship is a copy of Montana and is suitable for Clan Battles only

[Yamato]

This ship is a copy of Yamato and is suitable for Clan Battles only

AL Kearsarge

An Eagle Union hybrid battleship and a manifestation of the ideal of versatility, with each seemingly mechanical action serving a definite purpose. While she initially gives off an expressionless impression, the more one gets to know her, the more her kind and somewhat lonely nature becomes apparent. From the Azur Lane game.

AL Sov. Rossiya

Sovetskaya Rossiya is the pride of the Northern Parliament—one of the biggest and mightiest battleships at sea. She was designed and built during the Great War as part of the overall strategic plans. From the Azur Lane game.

Adatara

Following the announcement of an ambitious shipbuilding program by the U.S. in 1919, Japan reconsidered the plans for the development of its Navy and gave the order to build four more battleships and four more battlecruisers. Thirteen variants of battleships and battlecruisers were presented. Project A was selected to become the Kii-class battleship, and Project K was used for the battlecruiser. Construction was meant to start in 1922, but the battlecruisers were never laid down in the aftermath of the Washington Naval Conference.

Alsace

The project was developed as a response to intel that came to be known about the characteristics of battleships planned for construction in Germany. One of the plans was a further development of the Richelieu and Gascogne classes, armed with three quadruple-gun turrets housing 380 mm guns. However, the ships were never laid down due to the French defeat in the war.

Bajie

Bajie is half-man, half-pig, and one of the main mythological characters in Chinese culture. A wizard who achieved immortality, but was later expelled from the heavens to walk the earth as a punishment for his human passions.

Daisen

In 1916, as a part of the development of the fleet, the Japanese parliament approved the construction of two battlecruisers in addition to the Kongō-class ships. That same year, Japanese shipbuilders presented four battlecruiser projects that differed in the power of the propulsion unit and individual armor elements but were all capable of reaching a speed of 35 knots. The six-shaft power unit became a specific feature. After a number of improvements, these designs became the basis for the Amagi-class battlecruisers.

Delaware

In the 1940s and 50s, the option of transforming the Iowa-class battleships into hybrid battleship-carriers was considered. A flight deck at least 350 feet long would need to be installed. It would also be necessary to preserve the ship's combat power. Both requirements could be met by relocating the third turret to the ship's stern and replacing it with a twin-gun turret to compensate for the weight.

Duncan

The further development of the 1920 battlecruiser became project G3. It differed from its predecessor by having a smaller main gun caliber of 419 mm, shorter length, and smaller displacement. In early 1921, the project was redesigned to enhance the armor at the expense of its speed and main caliber characteristics. In October of the same year, the construction of four ships under this project was ordered, but it was suspended amid the start of the Washington Naval Conference. Following its results, the construction order was canceled.

Friedrich der Grosse

In 1938 and 1939, a plan for the modernization and expansion of the German fleet was developed. Six new battleships were supposed to become the core of the fleet—modernized versions of the Bismarck-class battleships with a diesel power plant and increased gun caliber of up to 406 mm. In July 1939, the keel of the first ship was laid down at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, and in September, the construction of the second one began in Bremen. With the outbreak of World War II, construction was suspended and then canceled.

Georgia

Preliminary design of a battleship with 457 mm guns in twin-gun turrets, based on the South Dakota-class ships. When intelligence came to light that Japan was working on ships with guns larger than 406 mm, two battleship projects with 457 mm guns were created in the U.S., one of which was fast and had six such guns housed in three turrets. The project was never implemented, but its further development led to the emergence of the Iowa class.

Giuseppe Verdi

Several battleship projects were developed in Italy collaboratively with the U.S.S.R., including one with nine 406 mm guns in three turrets. If such a ship had been ordered, her construction would have been completed by 1940 or 1941. The battleship would have received Italian armament, developed on the basis of the existing 381 mm guns.

Hizen

A pre-draft battleship project was developed in the mid-1930s in Japan. It included different versions with speeds varying from 24 to 31 knots, main battery guns from 410 to 460 mm, and displacements from 49,000 to 69,500 tons. One of the variants had a conventional superfiring arrangement of four turrets with three 410 mm guns in each, and its 155 mm guns were housed in triple-gun turrets. The project had a hybrid diesel and steam turbine propulsion plant. Further development led to the creation of the Yamato-class battleships.

Hotaka

A powerful battlecruiser design based on concepts created in Japan in response to the ambitious U.S. shipbuilding program of 1919. She was intended to be a ship of approximately 50,000 tons, capable of 30 knots, and armed with guns of 410 mm or higher caliber. However, the Washington Naval Conference prevented the implementation of these designs.

Illinois

In the 1940s, several projects to modernize and reconstruct battleships were developed—from hybrid aircraft carriers to artillery training battleships. One of them was the conversion of the last two Iowa-class battleships into escort ships for aircraft carriers. According to the project, turrets with rapid-firing 203 mm guns were to be mounted on the main battery barbettes; however, this plan never materialized.

Iowa

The Iowa-class battleships, among the most formidable representatives of their ship type globally, were designed to support and safeguard high-speed aircraft carrier formations. The lifting of international restrictions paved the way for the creation of ships with robust protection and formidable armament. USS Iowa took part in numerous World War II operations, including the Battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf, and she provided support to UN forces during the Korean War. The battleship is currently moored in the Port of Los Angeles as a museum ship.

Iowa 2

The Iowa-class battleships, among the most formidable representatives of their ship type globally, were designed to support and safeguard high-speed aircraft carrier formations. The lifting of international restrictions paved the way for the creation of ships with robust protection and formidable armament. USS Iowa took part in numerous World War II operations, including the Battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. She also supported UN forces during the Korean War. The battleship is currently moored in the Port of Los Angeles as a museum ship.

Iwami

One of the battleship projects developed in Japan in the mid-1930s. The ship was supposed to have four twin-gun main battery turrets. She had reinforced dual-purpose 100 mm main battery guns, improved anti-aircraft armament, and torpedo launchers.

Iwami B

One of the battleship projects developed in Japan in the mid-1930s. The ship was supposed to have four twin-gun main battery turrets. She had reinforced 100 mm dual-purpose artillery, improved anti-aircraft armament, and torpedo launchers.

Izumo

In 1934, Japan decided to abandon the displacement limits set by the Washington Naval Conference in order to surpass U.S. battleships in combat capability. The Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff issued an order to design a battleship with nine 460 mm guns and a displacement of 69,500 tons. The presented projects had three triple-gun turrets mounted on the bow, housing 410 mm guns. The preferred project had a combined diesel and steam turbine propulsion plant. While the design was never implemented, further development led to the creation of the Yamato-class battleships.

Jean Bart

Jean Bart, the second Richelieu-class battleship, was launched after the outbreak of World War II. To prevent her from being captured by the enemy, the unfinished ship was taken to Casablanca, where construction continued. During the Allied landings in Casablanca, Jean Bart put up resistance and was heavily damaged by battleship Massachusetts. The construction of the ship was completed only after the war.

Jean Bart B

Jean Bart, the second Richelieu-class battleship, was launched after the outbreak of World War II. To prevent her from being captured by the enemy, the unfinished ship was taken to Casablanca, where construction continued. During the Allied landings in Casablanca, Jean Bart put up resistance and was heavily damaged by battleship Massachusetts. The construction of the ship was completed only after the war.

Karl XIV Johan

Under the Treaty of Versailles, the German Navy was limited to ships with a displacement of no more than 10,000 tons; however, these restrictions did not extend to the construction of ships intended for other nations. After World War I, Germany was left with several hundred unfinished ships. Some of them were completed and sold abroad. Sweden, driven by its aim to bolster its naval forces, could explore the possibility of acquiring and completing a German battleship.

Kearsarge

In the 1930s, several variants of large artillery ships were designed to reinforce the Soviet fleet. The U.S.S.R also studied the American experience of building such ships. Three hybrid battleship-carrier projects were developed in the U.S. on commercial orders issued by the U.S.S.R. One of them was armed with twelve 406 mm guns in four turrets. However, the Soviet side later recognized the inexpediency of building such large and expensive ships, and the project was halted.

Kearsarge B

In the 1930s, several variants of large artillery ships were designed to reinforce the Soviet fleet. The U.S.S.R also studied the American experience of building such ships. Three hybrid battleship-carrier projects were developed in the U.S. on commercial orders issued by the U.S.S.R. One of them was armed with twelve 406 mm guns in four turrets. However, the Soviet side later recognized the inexpediency of building such large and expensive ships, and the project was halted.

Lepanto

The project for a battleship with a displacement of 42,000 tons was prepared by Italian engineers under an order from the U.S.S.R. The ship should have been equipped with nine 406 mm guns in three turrets. If such a ship had been built in Italy, she would have been ready by 1940 or 1941. Since the 406 mm gun was not developed in Italy, an increase in firepower would only be possible by increasing the number of guns per turret. Quadruple turrets with 381 mm guns were developed for battleship projects in the late 1910s and early 1920s.

Lion

After Japan refused to provide data on the battleships they were building, the countries that had signed the London Naval Treaty of 1936 decided to raise the tonnage of the ships planned for construction. The British Admiralty, which had laid down five King George V-class battleships, planned projects on their basis but with smaller displacement. A total of four battleships were ordered, two of which were of the Lion class. They were laid down in 1939, but amid the outbreak of World War II, their construction was postponed and then canceled.

Los Andes

A fast battleship that could have been ordered by Argentina and built at British shipyards, she embodies various shipbuilding traditions of the first half of the 20th century. Her powerful 234 mm secondary guns, typical of the 1900s, complement the main battery—twelve 381 mm guns developed in the 1910s. The dual-purpose guns and anti-aircraft armament are all U.S.-made artillery systems from the 1940s.

Louchuan

Louchuan was a Chinese naval ship primarily used as a floating fortress during the Han dynasty. Designed as a central vessel within the fleet, Louchuan was equipped for boarding enemy ships. She also carried siege weaponry for long-range engagements.

Marco Polo

As part of the cooperation between Italy and the U.S.S.R., a project was created for a ship with nine 406 mm main guns placed in three turrets. This project was never implemented. If such a ship had been built in Italy, she would have had 406 mm main battery guns developed on the basis of 381 mm guns, and she would have been ready by 1940 or 1941.

Marlborough

One of the options to use as a basis for designing the Lion-class battleships was project 14B/38. It had sixteen 356 mm guns in four turrets and was developed in case the new 406 mm gun proved to be unsuccessful. The use of 356 mm guns would have sped up the construction of the Lion-class battleships, but this idea wasn't followed through.

Minnesota

A possible upgraded design of one of the never-built battleships of the South Dakota class. From 1941 to 1944, all conventional battleships of the U.S. Navy underwent significant modernization, including the addition of massive bulges that increased the ships' displacement. Those improvements included an expanded array of AA guns, seaplane catapults, and horizontal protection enhancements. Had South Dakota-class battleships been built and in service by the start of World War II, they would likely have undergone a comparable upgrade.

Missouri

USS Missouri, the third Iowa-class battleship, was laid down in 1941 and launched three years later. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed on the battleship. Between 1950 and 1953, the ship participated in the Korean War. In 1984, the battleship was modernized—guided missiles were installed. In 1991, she participated in Operation Desert Storm. Missouri received 11 battle stars for her service; she is now a museum ship in Pearl Harbor.

Musashi

Musashi, the second Yamato-class battleship, became the flagship of the Combined Fleet in 1943. The ship served in the South Pacific theater. She was used for patrol operations and participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. On October 24, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the battleship was sunk by American carrier-based torpedo-bombers after taking approximately 19 torpedo and 17 bomb hits.

Navarin

In February 1914, work on a new battleship design commenced, with the primary focus being to arrange 406 mm guns in quadruple-gun turrets. The secondary battery comprised 130 mm guns produced by the Obukhov factory, while the main turrets were positioned along the ship's centerline. Because of the outbreak of World War I, no ships of this design were laid down.

Niord

A fast battleship with a similar layout to World War I-era German battlecruiser designs. Had history taken a different course, she might have been laid down in Germany by 1918, bought by Sweden in the 1920s, and gradually completed by the end of the 1930s. The battleship's artillery armament is supplemented by four quintuple-tube torpedo launchers.

Pommern

When designing the H-class battleship, the main requirement was for her firepower to surpass that of all counterparts anywhere in the world. Despite Germany's pledge to adhere to the Washington Naval Treaty, the nation's leadership insisted on using the 420 mm caliber. Alternatives included using the 406 mm caliber (which would have taken much longer for Germany to develop) or increasing the number of 380 mm guns to twelve (placed in four triple-gun turrets).

Pommern B

When designing the H-class battleship, the main requirement was for her firepower to surpass that of all counterparts anywhere in the world. Despite Germany's pledge to adhere to the Washington Naval Treaty, the nation's leadership insisted on using the 420 mm caliber. Alternatives included using the 406 mm caliber (which would have taken much longer for Germany to develop) or increasing the number of 380 mm guns to twelve (placed in four triple-gun turrets).

Prinz Rupprecht

One of the projects developed in 1918 by the designers of the Construction Office of the German Navy Headquarters. She is a high-speed battleship (although originally listed as a battlecruiser) with four main battery turrets and a displacement of 45,000 t. The designers returned to using a forecastle-based layout on ships, which had been abandoned during the design of the Derfflinger-class battlecruisers.

Prinz Sigismund

In 1915, it became clear that the war was far from over, and it was necessary to speed up the construction of new ships. Kaiser Wilhelm insisted that the new ships be equipped with 380 mm guns and combine the speed of a battlecruiser with the armor of a battleship. The lead ship was laid down as Ersatz Yorck in 1916, but the end of the war shifted strategic priorities, and all forces were thrown into the construction and repair of submarines. The ship was dismantled on the stocks after the end of the war.

Scarlet Thunder

With its retro-futuristic design, the Scarlet Thunder ship is an engineering marvel that embodies the latest technological advances.

Sovetsky Soyuz

In the spring of 1937, the Soviet authorities learned about the construction of new German and Japanese ships that seemed more powerful than their A-class battleship project. The Shipbuilding Bureau suggested improving the displacement and speed of Project 23 up to 55,000 tons and 29.5 knots, respectively. The project was completed in March 1938, and the Defense Committee ordered the construction of four more ships. Sovetsky Soyuz was laid down at the Baltic Works on July 15, 1938. When the war broke out, the orders for producing parts in foreign countries were canceled; the ship, which was 21% complete, wasn't finished due to the blockade of Leningrad.

Sun Yat-Sen

The project of a Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleship incorporated considerable upgrades in the 1950s. The main battery mounts have been replaced by 457 mm twin-gun mounts—one of the options considered for the project during the development of Project 24. The medium-caliber guns and long-range AA artillery have been replaced by 152 mm dual-purpose mounts, while the small-caliber AA artillery is represented by ZIF-75 and ZIF-31B gun mounts. Such a ship could well have been handed over to China as part of Soviet assistance in their navy development program.

Taihang

A battleship of the A140-J3 design developed in Japan in the mid-1930s, preceding the construction of the Yamato-class battleships. After World War II, the ship could have been transferred to the U.S.S.R. and modernized with a significant portion of her armament replaced with Soviet models, after which the ship would have been transferred to the PRC in the early 1950s. The battleship's main battery is represented by eight 406-mm guns in four turrets.

Tsurugi

According to the Japanese Navy's new development plan, the projects of battleships and battlecruisers didn't differ much—battlecruisers featured the same speed as the Kii-class battleships. This went beyond the accepted Japanese naval tactics. To increase the speed and turn a project into a true battlecruiser, one of the main turrets could be sacrificed.

Valparaíso

A unique battleship that combined high speed, powerful anti-aircraft systems, advanced technological equipment, and obsolete main battery guns from the World War I era. In the late 1950s, the British and Chilean governments discussed the possibility of selling the last British battleship, HMS Vanguard. The deal ultimately fell through, but if it had happened, the Chilean Navy would have been replenished with the most powerful ship in its history.

Victoria

A swift battleship that shared the layout and features of the Italian Vittorio Veneto-class warships was considered for construction in Spain through discussions with the Italian government in 1939 and 1940; however, the escalation of World War II and the condition of the Spanish economy hindered the implementation of these plans.

Wujing

Wujing is a former celestial General who was banished to the mortal realm and turned into a man-eating demon for breaking a precious vase in the palace. Later on, he managed to atone for his guilt, acquire a human name again, and became a monk.

Xuan Wu

Xuan Wu (the Black Tortoise) is one of the Four Symbols in ancient Chinese mythology. It originated from celestial worship in ancient times and represents a divine being formed by the combination of a tortoise and a serpent, residing in the extreme cold of the northern regions.

Zarya Svobody

One of the design variants of the "Battleship A" project developed as part of the Big Fleet program. This 48,000-ton warship had a top speed of 29 knots and featured nine 406 mm guns. The project's further development led to the construction of the Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships.

AL Bismarck

A battleship from the Iron Blood faction. She is serious and determined, which can be taken as being cold and distant by other members of the faction, but she actually cares about them a lot as their leader. She has a complicated relationship with her sister Tirpitz and is definitely dreaded by her enemies. From the Azur Lane game.

AL Littorio

The second Vittorio Veneto-class warship to be built, and one of the most powerful battleships in the Mediterranean. From the Azur Lane game.

Alabama

The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Alabama B

The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Alabama ST

The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Alabama VL

The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.

Amagi

With the outbreak of World War I, Japan started designing battlecruisers. Between 1916 and 1918, about 20 variants of a preliminary draft project were developed. As a result of the Washington Naval Conference, the construction of battleships was canceled, but Japan was allowed to convert two battlecruisers into aircraft carriers. The conversion of Amagi commenced in 1923, but the hull on the stocks of Yokosuka was destroyed by the Great Kantō earthquake.

Anhalt

In 1916, Kaiser Wilhelm II received initial drafts for a fresh battleship derived from the design principles embedded in battleship Bayern. One of the projects featured five main-caliber turrets, three of which were located at the ship's rear. To improve stability, it would have been necessary to increase the ship's length and move two turrets to the deck below. Under one of the variants, the ship's armament consisted of five triple-gun turrets housing 350 mm guns. However, their defeat in World War I prevented Germany from laying the new ship down.

Atlântico

During the development of the future Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was offered several dozen projects. One proposal came from Admiral de Basellar to install 240 mm secondary battery guns on the battleship, which was a bold step in terms of shipbuilding at that time. In response to this idea, Tennyson-d'Eincourt developed Project 686—a battleship with eight 405 mm guns placed in four turrets and a battleship with six 240 mm guns in three turrets. Despite support from de Basellar, the project was never implemented. Atlântico is a variant of the further development of the Brazilian battleship with more focus placed on increasing her firepower.

BA Tirpitz

This ship's look is inspired by Izayoi Nonomi from Blue Archive, the most cheerful and supportive student at Abydos High School.

Bismarck

The original plan was for the new ship to be armed with eight 330 mm guns; however, their caliber was increased to 380 mm when France and Italy started building battleships with such armament. In May 1941, battleship Bismarck and battlecruiser Prinz Eugen set off on a hunt for convoys in the Atlantic Ocean. On their way, they were intercepted by British ships Prince of Wales and Hood. After taking several hits, Hood exploded, and the German raiders headed for the Atlantic. The British fleet pursued their enemy. On May 26, rudder damage rendered Bismarck uncontrollable. In the battle that followed, the battleship was sunk.

Borodino

While designing the Project 82 heavy cruiser, the Ministry of Shipbuilding Industry of the U.S.S.R. ordered drafts of a "small battleship"—a ship equipped with 1–2 turrets housing main- and medium-caliber guns and enhanced bow armor. In 1951–1952, nine preliminary draft projects were prepared. One of the projects was armed with two triple turrets with 406 mm guns and was recommended for further development. After Stalin's death, the construction of heavy artillery ships was no longer relevant, and the project wasn't completed.

Borodino TE

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Brandenburg

In 1932, Germany began research for a 35,000-ton battleship project. It was based on the design of World War I battlecruiser Ersatz Yorck. At this time, Britain was inclined to reduce the limit of her battleships' main caliber to 305 mm, viewing this caliber as the main one. Moreover, this caliber implied utilizing a balanced armor scheme for that displacement. However, the project to build a battleship carrying 305 mm guns was eventually abandoned after France laid down her Dunkerque battlecruiser armed with 330 mm guns.

Brandenburg B

In 1932, Germany began research for a 35,000-ton battleship project. It was based on the design of World War I battlecruiser Ersatz Yorck. At this time, Britain was inclined to reduce the limit of her battleships' main caliber to 305 mm, viewing this caliber as the main one. Moreover, this caliber implied utilizing a balanced armor scheme for that displacement. However, the project to build a battleship carrying 305 mm guns was eventually abandoned after France laid down her Dunkerque battlecruiser armed with 330 mm guns.

Champagne

In the 1930s, France and the U.S.S.R. signed the Treaty of Mutual Assistance that opened up, among other things, the ability to purchase military equipment from each other. On a Soviet order, Schneider developed a 406 mm gun that was planned to be mounted on Soviet battleships. The outbreak of World War II slowed down the construction of battleships in the U.S.S.R., and these guns could well have been used on battleships under construction in France. To fit the barbette of a 380 mm quadruple-gun turret, the 406 mm turret had to be made a triple one.

Constellation

In 1911, when information about the keel-laying of Japanese ships of the Kongō-class came to light, the leadership of the U.S. Navy realized the need to build a battlecruiser. When the construction process started, the Lexington-class battleships were the largest warships ever built in the United States. Their armament consisted of eight 406 mm/50-caliber guns housed in four twin-gun turrets. USS Constellation was laid down in August 1920. The construction order was canceled three years later following the outcome of the Washington Naval Conference.

Flandre

One of the projects developed in response to received intel about planned German battleships included the armament of three triple-gun turrets with 380 mm guns, and it was essentially a development of the Richelieu and Gascogne classes. That option was rejected, and the project that led to the creation of the Alsace-class battleship was selected as the final one.

Gascogne

Against the backdrop of large-scale constructions of new battleships by all naval powers in the late 1930s, France began working on the project for a new battleship. After Dunkerque was tested, the concept of battleships with artillery placed on the bow was questioned. The plan was to build two new battleships that would match the speed and armor of the Richelieu class. Battleship Gascogne was supposed to be constructed according to a design that positioned the main artillery at the aft and forward ends of the ship; however, the ship was not laid down due to the capitulation of France.

Hawke

After World War I, the British Admiralty continued working on new battlecruiser projects. The most modern ship of this class—Hood—was used as the basis for these projects during the design process. In 1920, two projects were presented—K2 and K3—but they were deemed too large. A proposal was made to reduce the caliber to 406 mm, which would help reduce the dimensions, but the Admiralty rejected this idea, and the project failed to be implemented.

Ignis Purgatio

Originally designed for a Naval mission of the purpose now long forgotten, Ignis Purgatio was lost during the Horus Heresy. After missing for several millennia, the ship was rediscovered on one of the Frontier worlds in the Jericho Reach. Though clearly a warship, it was put to use as a transport by its new, uncouth masters who failed to recognize its true potential. After undergoing intensive repairs and cleansing its quarters of its previous inhabitants, Ignis Purgatio was eventually returned to Imperial Navy service and, since then, it has become an essential component of Battlefleet Solar. Once again, it acts as a fearsome guard dog for humanity and, by proxy, the Emperor Himself.

Ipiranga

A hypothetical design for a Brazilian Navy battleship developed based on British shipbuilding advancements of the 1920s and 1930s. The ship would feature dual-purpose and anti-aircraft armament of American origin, likely received during modernization in the U.S. in the 1940s.

Kansas

From the very start of World War I, the General Board of the Navy intended to build battleships capable of reaching a speed of 23 knots and equipped with twelve 406 mm guns. By the summer of 1918, a conceptual design had been developed for a battleship with a significantly larger displacement compared to previous classes. It was essentially an enlarged version of the Colorado class but featuring triple turrets. The construction of battleships faced delays due to the adoption of an emergency program focused on expanding the anti-submarine warfare component. Eventually, the construction was canceled entirely per the agreements made during the Washington Naval Conference.

Kii

Following the announcement of an ambitious shipbuilding program by the U.S. in 1919, Japan reconsidered the plans for the development of its Navy and gave the order to build four more battleships and four more battlecruisers. The design of the battleship incorporated five 410 mm twin-gun turrets and a 12-inch main armor belt. The first two ships were ordered for construction in 1921, but preparations were suspended due to the Washington Naval Conference. The ships were never built.

Lenin

In 1935, the authorities of the U.S.S.R. decided to build a "big fleet," and the nation's design bureaus began to develop draft designs of battleships. One such ship was a battleship for the Baltic Sea, which was to have a displacement of 35,000 tons, nine 406 mm guns, and a 350 mm-thick armored belt. A preliminary design was ready by June—the ship had a Nelson-like layout but was rejected due to "tactical reasons." Designs of this class were the basis of Type A battleships, which later evolved into the Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships.

Marcantonio Colonna

A hypothetical design for a major modernization of the Francesco Caracciolo-class battleships, which were laid down between 1914 and 1915 as Italy's first "super-dreadnoughts" armed with 381 mm main battery guns.

Massachusetts

After entering service, USS Massachusetts—the third South Dakota-class battleship—was sent to support the landing of troops in North Africa. In 1943, she was transferred to the Pacific Ocean, where she accompanied a group of aircraft carriers. The battleship participated in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, the Philippines campaign, and the assault on Okinawa. The ship has survived to this day as a museum and is located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts B

After entering service, USS Massachusetts—the third South Dakota-class battleship—was sent to support the landing of troops in North Africa. In 1943, she was transferred to the Pacific Ocean, where she accompanied a group of aircraft carriers. The battleship participated in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, the Philippines campaign, and the assault on Okinawa. The ship has survived to this day as a museum and is located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Monarch

After receiving intel that Japan wouldn't limit the caliber of its new battleships, British engineers began making changes to the construction of the new project 14O battleships. One of the armament options was to install 381 mm guns in three triple-gun turrets, which allowed for offsetting the heavy weight the enhanced armor implied.

Nebraska

When designing the North Carolina-class battleships, the F project was developed—a combination of a battleship and aircraft carrier. However, the proposed predesign didn't include a flight deck: The aircraft were supposed to be launched by catapults, and the air group was extremely small. If necessary, the project could be reworked into a full-fledged hybrid battleship-carrier with the hangar transferred to the stern and a flight deck created.

North Carolina

The inaugural series of a new generation of American battleships which began to be designed in the mid-1930s. Their primary advantage over "conventional" battleships lay in their significantly enhanced speed and more potent air-defense systems. During World War II, USS North Carolina played an active role in Pacific Ocean operations, participating in engagements such as the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Okinawa landings. During the course of the war, the ship was awarded 12 battle stars.

North Carolina 2

The inaugural series of a new generation of American battleships that began to be designed in the mid-1930s. Their primary advantage over "conventional" battleships lay in their significantly enhanced speed and more potent air defense systems. During World War II, USS North Carolina played an active role in Pacific Ocean operations, participating in engagements such as the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Okinawa landings. During the course of the war, the ship was awarded 12 battle stars.

North Carolina CLR

The U.S. Navy initially developed a battleship featuring 356 mm guns under contract, but she later had her caliber changed to 406 mm due to Japan's refusal to accept the restrictions. During World War II, USS North Carolina escorted convoys and participated in the Guadalcanal campaign, the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, the Mariana Islands campaign, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the landings in the Philippines, and the landings in Okinawa. During the course of the war, the ship was awarded 12 battle stars.

Odin

Between 1932 and 1934, various projects were being considered to further develop and enhance the capabilities of the Deutschland-class warships. A decision was made to add a third main battery turret, leading to a significant increase in water displacement. When the characteristics of French battlecruiser Strasbourg became known, adjustments had to be made to the caliber of the ships' main armament. The 305 mm caliber version was deemed the most balanced one, especially since the British wanted to propose it as the main caliber at a forthcoming naval conference.

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Picardie

In 1912, France initiated the construction of larger docks at shipyards in Toulon and Brittany. By that time, the major naval powers were laying down ships significantly more advanced than their predecessors in terms of main caliber. France was also contemplating a shift toward a caliber of 370–380 mm; however, naval guns of this caliber were not yet accessible in France. As a solution, engineers opted to increase the number of smaller-caliber guns, with the final design featuring as many as 16 guns placed in four turrets.

Ragnarok

The vessel is immeasurably ancient—a relic of days long forgotten. It was built in the shipyards orbiting a world of proud and fearsome warriors. Though the citizens adhered to the Imperial creed and paid their tithes, secret cabals on the planet's surface worshipped Khorne, the Lord of Rage. These cults were strong. They were hated. They were outnumbered. At the appointed hour, they rose up and tried to overthrow their loyalist masters. They failed. They were defeated in a long, bloody war and all, to a man, perished in flames. Their name was erased from history. But the fickle whims of the Warp decreed that their vengeful spirits would forever haunt the vessel Ragnarok, whose hull was being constructed in the docks above the planet's surface. The furious spirits invaded the hull and ensured the vessel served none but the Ruinous Powers. To this day, Ragnarok and all aboard it cry, "Vengeance! Death! Blood for the Blood God!"

Richelieu

The Richelieu class was the French response to the Italian Littorio class. The final project was essentially an enlarged variant of Dunkerque with improved AA defenses. While still under construction, Richelieu was evacuated to Africa, but the ship served in World War II at a later stage.

Roma

The third battleship of the Vittorio Veneto class, Roma, was built according to the 1938 program. She participated in the air defense of coastal towns together with her sister ships. In June 1943, she was heavily damaged by American bombers in La Spezia. After being repaired, the battleship was deployed as the flagship of Admiral Carlo Bergamini in a large battle group intended to attack the Allied ships approaching Sicily. The day before the planned operation, an armistice was reached, and on her way to getting interned in Malta, Roma was sunk by German aircraft.

Tennessee

The Tennessee-class battleships were a direct evolution of the New Mexico class, featuring a unique silhouette, enhanced torpedo protection, and a revised secondary battery layout. Following Pearl Harbor, USS Tennessee underwent two modernizations that altered her appearance and significantly bolstered the ship's defenses against air strikes and underwater attacks. The battleship had an eventful combat career during the Pacific War, participating in key engagements such as the Battle of Surigao Strait and the landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. USS Tennessee earned 10 battle stars during her service.

Tirpitz

The second Bismarck-class battleship, Tirpitz, was built in Wilhelmshaven. A shortage of fuel and the fear of losing another large ship after the sinking of Bismarck were the reasons why this battleship wasn't very active during the war. Tirpitz attempted to attack Arctic convoys but encountered resistance. In autumn 1944, the battleship was struck twice by 6-ton bombs that almost incapacitated her, and then she was ultimately sunk by British Lancaster-type bombers.

Tirpitz B

The second Bismarck-class battleship, Tirpitz, was built in Wilhelmshaven. A shortage of fuel and the fear of losing another large ship after the sinking of Bismarck were the reasons why this battleship wasn't very active during the war. Tirpitz attempted to attack Arctic convoys but encountered resistance. In autumn 1944, the battleship was struck twice by 6-ton bombs that almost incapacitated her, and then she was ultimately sunk by British Lancaster-type bombers.

Vanguard

An urgent need for modern battleships brought the British back to completing the construction of the Lion-class battleships. In early 1941, project 15E with 381 mm guns was completed. In October of that year, a battleship named Vanguard was laid down. She entered service only in 1946 and was the last battleship built in the world. Throughout her service, the ship was used for diplomatic cruises and exercises.

Vittorio Veneto

The design of battleships that met the requirements of the Washington Naval Treaty began in the late 1920s and early 1930s in Italy. The resulting project was a ship with a displacement of 35,000 tons and armament of nine 381 mm guns. Vittorio Veneto was laid down in 1934 and entered service six years later. During World War II, the battleship participated in operations in the Mediterranean Sea, in the Battles of Cape Teulada and Cape Matapan, and intercepted Maltese convoys of the British fleet.

Vladivostok

In 1935, new international challenges pushed Soviet shipbuilding policy toward the development of modern heavy warships—a battleship for the Baltic Sea and a cruiser for the Pacific Ocean. It was planned for the new battleship to have nine 406 mm main guns housed in three turrets, twelve 152 mm secondary guns housed in six turrets, a 380 mm-thick armored belt, and a speed of at least 30 knots. In 1937, it was decided to continue improving the project by increasing its protection and armament. Later on, the project would be implemented in the form of the Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships.

Volunteer State

The Tennessee-class battleships were a direct evolution of the New Mexico class, distinguished not only by their silhouette but also by enhanced torpedo protection and a revised secondary artillery layout. Following Pearl Harbor, USS Tennessee underwent two modernizations that altered her appearance and significantly bolstered the ship's defenses against air strikes and underwater attacks. The battleship had an eventful combat career during the Pacific War, participating in key engagements such as the Battle of Surigao Strait and the landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. USS Tennessee earned ten battle stars during her service.

Yumihari

After the Russo-Japanese War ended, Japan adopted the Eight-Eight Fleet Program, stipulating that the fleet was supposed to consist of eight battleships and eight high-speed armored cruisers. This plan underwent a number of changes—for example, armored cruisers were replaced with battlecruisers, and the number of ships was reduced. However, after the outbreak of World War I, the construction of new ships began again. The design of a new battlecruiser project was a development of the Kongō class of ships. Later, the project was changed, which resulted in the creation of the Amagi class.

Zieten

In 1918, the Design Bureau of the Construction Office conducted a series of studies that resulted in several dozen pre-draft designs of high-speed battleships. They were based on the project of battlecruiser Ersatz Yorck and differed in displacement and armament composition. One of the projects was a ship with three main battery turrets, a displacement of 45,000 tons, and a speed of 31 knots.

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Ashitaka

The fourth Amagi-class ship was laid down in Nagasaki at the Mitsubishi dockyard in December 1921 under the name Ashitaka. However, the construction was canceled following the outcome of the Washington Naval Conference, and the ship's hull was demolished on her stocks in 1924.

California

USS California, the second Tennessee-class battleship, was laid down in 1916 and entered service in August 1921. Throughout her peacetime career, the ship was the flagship of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. In 1941 she was damaged by torpedoes and bombs and sank. A year later, the ship was raised and modernized, after which she returned to service and participated in combat in the Pacific Ocean, including the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, the Philippines campaign, and the assault on Okinawa.

Collingwood

In 1920, 419 mm guns were considered as one of the options for the G3 battlecruiser project. British engineers considered replacing the triple-gun turrets housing 406 mm guns with twin-gun turrets housing 419 mm guns; however, the limitations for battleships being built during "battleship vacation" led to the project being canceled.

Colorado

The final series of "conventional" battleships for the U.S. Navy, characterized by robust armor protection of vital ship components. The primary distinction from her predecessors was the adoption of 406 mm main guns. Upon her commissioning, USS Colorado joined the battle fleet stationed on the West Coast. During the Pacific War, the battleship provided fire support for landing operations in the Marshall and Mariana Islands, and she assisted landings in the Philippines and Okinawa.

Colorado 2

The final series of "conventional" battleships for the U.S. Navy, characterized by robust armor protection of vital ship components. The primary distinction from her predecessors was the adoption of 406 mm main guns. Upon her commissioning, USS Colorado joined the battle fleet stationed on the West Coast. During the Pacific War, the battleship provided fire support for landing operations in the Marshall and Mariana Islands, and she assisted landings in the Philippines and Okinawa.

Duke of York

The third King George V-class battleship—HMS Duke of York—was laid down in 1937 in Clydebank and entered service in November 1941. The ship participated in escorting convoys and covering the landing of Allied forces in North Africa in 1942. On December 26, 1943, she sank German battleship Scharnhorst. Later, after a major overhaul, she became the flagship of the Pacific Fleet and the Home Fleet between 1947 and 1949.

Florida

After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, the "battleship building holiday" began. It was only toward the end of this period that the U.S. Navy started preparing to build ships of this class. In 1935, preliminary sketches were presented, of which only the armament of design A was within the limits imposed by the London Naval Treaty of 1936. Development continued on a project with twelve 356 mm guns housed in three turrets. Its development led to the introduction of the North Carolina-class battleships.

Francesco Caracciolo

The 1913 fleet replenishment program provided for the construction of four high-speed battleships that were supposed to match the characteristics of British ships of the Queen Elizabeth class. Lead ship Francesco Caracciolo was laid down in 1914, but the construction was halted due to a lack of materials and a change in priorities.

Gneisenau

In 1933, Germany set out to design ships that would exceed the limits stipulated by the Versailles Treaty. To counter French ships with 330 mm guns, the design received reinforced armor and a third turret. The new battleship, Gneisenau, participated in Operations Weserübung and Berlin and in the breakthrough across the English Channel. In 1942, Gneisenau was hit by a bomb dropped by British bombers. The guns demounted from the battleship were repurposed for coastal defense needs in Norway. On March 27, 1945, Gneisenau was scuttled due to the Red Army offensive.

Hood

In 1915, development commenced on a new battlecruiser with enhanced sea endurance for the North Sea. After three British cruisers were sunk in the Battle of Jutland, the project was revised to strengthen the armor. Hood entered the Atlantic Fleet in May 1920, becoming the mightiest ship in the world. During World War II, she was the flagship of Force H in Gibraltar. Between 1940 and 1941, the ship carried out patrol missions in the Atlantic and escorted convoys. On May 24, 1941, Hood encountered Bismarck and Prinz Eugen, came under heavy fire, and sank after her magazine detonated.

Hyūga

Hyūga, the second Ise-class battleship, was considered obsolete by the beginning of World War II and hardly ever served in the Pacific Ocean. After Japan suffered significant aircraft carrier losses in the Battle of Midway, Hyūga was rebuilt as a hybrid battleship-aircraft carrier, and her rear group of turrets was replaced by a flight deck. In 1944, she participated in the Battle of Cape Engaño. In 1945, she transported fuel and other strategic supplies from China to Japan. In July 1945, Hyūga was sunk by American bombers.

King George V

In 1933, the British Admiralty started designing a new generation of battleships. By 1935, several designs had been submitted, and the design codenamed "14O" with twelve 356 mm guns housed in three turrets was chosen as the main one. The design was later modified to enhance the armor and given the new codename "14P." King George V, laid down in 1937, was based on this design. In 1941, the battleship was instrumental in the destruction of Bismarck and managed to inflict substantial damage to her. Later, in 1943, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Sea, where she covered the landing of Allied troops in Sicily.

Lugdunum

The Arctic's icy grip hides numerous mysteries—some destined to remain untouched, others meant to be unraveled. During the turmoil of World War II, this mighty battleship disappeared into the frozen waters, only to resurface in archival records decades later. These records inspired a young scholar and an avid explorer to embark on a search for the vanished ship.

Lyon

In 1912, France started building new, bigger docks. The shipbuilders were able to expand the limits they had when designing the Bretagne and Normandie classes. Larger caliber guns had not yet been developed in France, so it was decided to increase the number of 340 mm guns. The final design included four quadruple-gun main turrets mounted on a hull that was slightly bigger than that of the Normandie class. However, due to the outbreak of World War I, these ships were never laid down.

Nagato

The Nagato-class ships were the first battleships fully designed and built in Japan. Their 410 mm guns were developed in response to the British 381 mm ones. The ships' speed also increased compared to their predecessors. During the Pearl Harbor attack, Nagato was Admiral Yamamoto's flagship; she also participated in the Battles of Midway and the Solomon Islands. The battleship was damaged during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and after the war ended, she was transferred to the U.S. as part of reparations.

Nelson

During the "battleship vacation," the countries that had signed the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 were not allowed to build new battleships. Great Britain, however, was allowed to build two such ships, given that the U.S. and Japan had two each. HMS Nelson entered service in 1927 as the flagship of the Atlantic Fleet. During World War II, she participated in patrol missions and search operations, as well as the hunt for Bismarck. In 1941, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Sea, where the ship escorted Maltese convoys and covered the landing of Allied troops in North Africa, Sicily, and later in Normandy.

Poltava

In May 1936, the U.S.S.R. Council of Labor and Defense gave the order to build eight battleships and 18 heavy cruisers. The latter ones were codenamed Type B battleships; their construction was scheduled to take place from 1937 to 1941. The ship's characteristics were constantly adjusted, and the designed displacement of the battleship had reached 48,000 tons by late 1937. As a result, it was decided to abandon the project in favor of the Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships.

Prinz Heinrich

In 1915, it became clear that the war was far from over, and it was necessary to speed up the construction of new ships. Kaiser Wilhelm insisted that the new ships be equipped with 380 mm guns and combine the speed of a battlecruiser with the armor of a battleship. The lead ship was laid down as Ersatz Yorck in 1916, but the end of the war shifted strategic priorities, and all forces were thrown into the construction and repair of submarines. The ship was dismantled on the stocks after the end of the war.

Renown '44

HMS Renown was laid down in 1915 and entered service in September 1916. The ship didn't manage to participate in World War I. She received upgrades in the interwar period, and during World War II, Renown participated in the hunt for the German raiders Graf Spee and Bismarck, as well as the Norwegian campaign, and she escorted Maltese convoys as part of Force H and exercised diplomatic service. In 1944, she was transferred to the Eastern Fleet and took part in the final stage of World War II.

Rodney

One of the most formidable British Navy warships during the interwar period, Rodney featured a distinctive layout, with her three main battery turrets concentrated on her bow. The battleship had quite an eventful service history. She participated in military operations in the Atlantic, Arctic, North Sea, and Mediterranean during World War II. Rodney also played a major part in sinking battleship Bismarck in May 1941 and significantly contributed to the success of Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944.

Rooke

Battlecruiser designs K2 and K3, presented in 1920, were deemed unsuitable due to their enormous dimensions. Later, the designers presented Project J3—a smaller version of the ship armed with nine 381 mm guns housed in three turrets. Her displacement had been reduced by 10,000 tons. Such a ship could use any dock suitable for Hood and pass through the Suez and Panama Canals.

Scharnhorst

The lead ship of her class, Scharnhorst, was built at the Wilhelmshaven shipyard. At the beginning of World War II, the battleship took an active part in raid operations. After repairs in 1943, the ship was relocated to Norway with the goal of interrupting deliveries to the U.S.S.R via the Arctic convoys. On December 26, during a raid on the JW-55B convoy, Scharnhorst took heavy damage from battleship Duke of York and was sunk by torpedoes from cruisers Jamaica and Belfast.

Scharnhorst B

The lead ship of her class, Scharnhorst, was built at the Wilhelmshaven shipyard. At the beginning of World War II, the battleship took an active part in raid operations. After repairs in 1943, the ship was relocated to Norway with the goal of interrupting deliveries to the U.S.S.R via the Arctic convoys. On December 26, during a raid on the JW-55B convoy, Scharnhorst took heavy damage from battleship Duke of York and was sunk by torpedoes from cruisers Jamaica and Belfast.

Scharnhorst '43

The lead ship in a series of two battleships designed for raiding operations entered service a few months before the outbreak of World War II. Scharnhorst conducted her first battle raid in November 1939. It was followed by support for a landing in Norway, a raid into the Atlantic Ocean, and a breakthrough across the English Channel. In 1943, the battleship was transferred to Norway to attack enemy Arctic convoys. On December 26, 1943, Scharnhorst, flying Rear Admiral Erich Bey's flag, was sunk in battle by an Allied squadron off the North Cape.

Sinop

After the Izmail-class battlecruisers were laid down, the Naval General Staff commenced the development of a new generation of battleships. The requirements for the new ships were formulated between 1913 and 1914, but the development was halted when World War I broke out. The project was resumed only in 1916. A project variant proposed a warship with nine main guns housed in triple-gun turrets, a 275 mm-thick armored belt with a 100 mm-thick bulkhead behind it, 152 mm secondary guns, and a 30-knot speed. Work on the project was halted in 1917.

Strasbourg

The second Dunkerque-class battlecruiser featured an improved armor layout, including a thicker armor belt. At the beginning of World War II, Strasbourg participated in patrol and escort operations before being sent to Mers-el-Kébir. After the capitulation of France, the British Navy attacked the French ships as part of Operation Catapult. Strasbourg managed to escape the harbor and arrive at Toulon.

Teng She

Outfitted with cutting-edge research equipment, this ship was built to navigate treacherous waters and endure extreme conditions. Her latest mission is to safely transport two explorers to the harsh Arctic, where they hope to find a battleship that mysteriously vanished during World War II.

West Virginia '44

USS West Virginia sank as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1942, the ship was refloated and extensively rebuilt. She received bulges, reinforced decks, a new superstructure, radar, and a new dual-purpose secondary battery. She returned to service in the Pacific in time for the start of the Battle of Leyte. During the battle, West Virginia delivered several successful hits on battleship Yamashiro and cruiser Mogami. In 1945, the ship took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima and the landings on Okinawa. Over the course of the war, West Virginia was awarded five battle stars.

Yukon

A variant of a project for a 35,000-ton battleship developed in 1935 in Great Britain, armed with nine 381 mm main battery guns. World War II instigated a period of rapid growth for the Canadian Royal Navy, and had the course of history taken a different turn, this battleship design would have been a prime candidate to grow their fleet after two cruisers joined it in 1944.

Andrea Doria

The second series of Italian battleships was based on the improved Conte di Cavour design. Andrea Doria, which was laid down in 1913, participated in the Fiume Question and the Corfu incident in the 1920s. In the 1930s and 1940s, the ship's propulsion unit and armament were upgraded. During World War II, she escorted convoys to Libya and participated in the Battle of Sirte.

Arizona

USS Arizona, the second Pennsylvania-class battleship, was laid down in March 1914 and entered service two years later. During World War I, she was part of Battleship Division 8. Later, the battleship was transferred to the Pacific Fleet, where she primarily participated in exercises during the 1920s and 30s. In the early 1940s, the ship underwent a major overhaul. During the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, she was hit by several bombs that caused an explosion in the main battery magazines, resulting in the loss of the ship and more than 1,000 crew members. A National Memorial was unveiled at the site of the tragedy in 1962.

Bayern

In 1910, it became apparent that the caliber of guns on upcoming battleships of Great Britain, the U.S., and other countries would exceed 305 mm. In view of this, Germany started developing a potential counter to these ships. After a period of study and discussion, a design for a ship armed with eight 380 mm guns in four turrets was approved. The lead ship of the series, SMS Bayern, engaged in patrolling and raiding activities during World War I; however, her only combat mission was Operation Albion, which aimed at occupying the Moonsund Archipelago, then under the control of the Russian Army and fleet.

Dunkerque

After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, the design of ships of a new class began. In the early 1930s, a ship project was ready with eight 330 mm guns in two quadruple-gun turrets and a displacement of 26,500 tons. At the beginning of World War II, Dunkerque participated in patrol and escort operations, and then she was sent to the Mediterranean Sea. As a result of the attack on Mers-el-Kébir, the battlecruiser was heavily damaged and ran aground.

Dunkerque B

After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, the design of ships of a new class began. In the early 1930s, a ship project was ready with eight 330 mm guns in two quadruple-gun turrets and a displacement of 26,500 tons. At the beginning of World War II, Dunkerque participated in patrol and escort operations, and then she was sent to the Mediterranean Sea. As a result of the attack on Mers-el-Kébir, the battlecruiser was heavily damaged and ran aground.

Fusō

Battlecruiser Kongō was used as the basis for the design of a new battleship. To surpass the New York-class dreadnoughts being built in the U.S., Japanese shipbuilders raised the number of 356 mm guns to 12 in six turrets, preferring twin-gun turrets to triple-gun ones to boost survivability. During World War II, the ship covered the Pearl Harbor raid, as well as participated in the Aleutian Islands campaign and the Battle of Surigao Strait. On October 25, 1944, the battleship was hit by torpedoes from U.S. destroyers and sank, breaking into several pieces.

Ise

During the development of the Fusō class, military experience and new requirements for fleet management were taken into account, and new positioning of the artillery simplified fire control. By the beginning of World War II, Ise had become obsolete. After Japan suffered significant aircraft carrier losses in the Battle of Midway, Ise was rebuilt as a hybrid battleship-aircraft carrier. Her rear group of turrets was replaced by a flight deck. In 1944, she participated in the Battle of Cape Engaño. In July 1945, Ise was sunk by American bombers near Ondo Seto island.

Izmail

After the tender for the "Baltic Sea armorclad" project closed, the Naval General Staff reviewed the projects by the Admiralty Shipyard and Baltic Works and decided to merge their strengths. On December 6, 1912, four battlecruisers of the series were laid down—Izmail and Kinburn were built at the Baltic Works; Borodino and Navarin—at the Admiralty Shipyard. The cruisers were launched in 1915 but weren't completed because of World War I. The project was never brought back to life again.

Mackensen

When designing a new battlecruiser, the issue of artillery was of utmost importance. Different options were suggested for the armament of the new ships, such as a configuration with six 380 mm guns distributed among three turrets or an alternative with ten 305 mm guns. As a compromise, it was decided to arm the battlecruisers with eight 350 mm guns. Construction was halted due to the end of hostilities when the ship was only 15 months away from completion.

Mutsu

Mutsu, the second Nagato-class battleship, entered service when the Washington Naval Conference was already in full swing. The ship took part in World War II: She covered the Pearl Harbor attack and participated in the Battles of Midway and the Solomon Islands. On June 8, 1943, Mutsu sank in Hashirajima port as a result of an explosion in her third turret magazines.

New Mexico

The ship closely resembles the Pennsylvania class but incorporates several enhancements, including a redesigned aft end, new 50-caliber main guns in individual slides, and an experimental turbo-electric propulsion plant. Upon her entry into service, USS New Mexico joined the Atlantic Fleet, and after the end of World War I, she was transferred to the Pacific Ocean. During World War II, the battleship escorted convoys in the Pacific Ocean; took part in the Aleutian Islands campaign; and provided cover for assault landings on the Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, and Okinawa, as well as in the Philippines.

Normandie

After the approval of the Bretagne-class battleship project, research to further improve future ships continued. The designers took the extensive route by assembling 340 mm guns in three quadruple-gun turrets. The armor layout was slightly changed, too. However, the construction of ships was suspended at the height of World War I, and after the end of the war, the project was completely abandoned.

Novorossiysk

Giulio Cesare was laid down at the Ansaldo shipyard in Genoa in 1910. She participated in World War I. The ship underwent a complete modernization process between 1933 and 1935 and received new weapons and enhanced armor. During World War II, she participated in the battle of Punta Stilo, as well as in hunts for Maltese convoys and in other operations. After the end of the war, she was transferred to the U.S.S.R. and received the name Novorossiysk. On October 29, 1955, an explosion erupted under the hull of the ship with the equivalent power of 1,000 kg of TNT—617 people lost their lives in that tragedy, and the cause of the explosion has yet to be determined.

Prinz Eitel Friedrich

SMS Prinz Eitel Friedrich, a Mackensen-class battlecruiser, was named after one of the sons of Kaiser Wilhelm II. When World War I ended, the battleship had still not been completed due to a shift in priorities toward submarines. She was launched only in March 1920 in an unfinished state. It was suggested to convert the ship into a grain carrier: In that case, she could have been completed as a battleship in the 1930s. However, the proposal was declined, and the ship's hull was dismantled in 1921.

Queen Elizabeth

In 1912, it was planned to build four fast battleships with 381 mm guns. The lead ship, Queen Elizabeth, entered service during World War I and participated in the Gallipoli campaign as the flagship of the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron. In 1918, the treaty of surrender of the German Navy was signed on board her. She served in the Mediterranean and Atlantic Seas during the interwar period. In 1941, she was damaged by Italian saboteurs, underwent repairs in the U.S., and became the flagship of the Eastern Fleet.

Renown

Having returned to the post of First Sea Lord, Admiral Fisher lobbied for the construction of two battlecruisers—Repulse and Renown. HMS Renown was put afloat in 1916 and entered service the same year. During World War II, the ship participated in the hunt for German raiders Graf Spee and Bismarck. She was also involved in the Norwegian campaign; guarded Maltese convoys; covered the landing of Allied forces in North Africa; and was used for diplomatic purposes, transporting Winston Churchill. In 1944, she took part in the final stage of the war as part of the Eastern Fleet.

Repulse

The second ship of the Renown class—HMS Repulse—was laid down in 1915 and entered service in 1916. She took part in the second Battle of Heligoland Bight. Between 1923 and 1924, the ship participated in the round-the-world Empire Cruise and protected international shipping routes during the Spanish Civil War. At the beginning of World War II, she participated in the hunt for Bismarck and the Norwegian campaign. In 1941, the ship joined Force Z, which was supposed to curb Japanese aggression in the Far East. On December 10, 1941, Repulse was sunk by Japanese aircraft in the South China Sea.

Repulse B

The second ship of the Renown class—HMS Repulse—was laid down in 1915 and entered service in 1916. She took part in the second Battle of Heligoland Bight. Between 1923 and 1924, the ship participated in the round-the-world Empire Cruise and protected international shipping routes during the Spanish Civil War. At the beginning of World War II, she participated in the hunt for Bismarck and the Norwegian campaign. In 1941, the ship joined Force Z, which was supposed to curb Japanese aggression in the Far East. On December 10, 1941, Repulse was sunk by Japanese aircraft in the South China Sea.

W. Virginia '41

The third and final Colorado-class battleship. USS West Virginia spent the interwar period conducting training voyages and exercises. Before World War II, the battleship was supposed to receive bulges, reinforced deck armor, and air defenses, as well as new boilers and a new fire-control system, but the modernization was postponed until 1942, and the ship never went through it. During the Pearl Harbor raid, West Virginia received multiple torpedo and bomb hits, then sank on an even keel. In May 1942, the battleship was raised and repaired, and only then did she finally undergo a radical modernization.

Warspite

HMS Warspite joined the Fifth Battleship Squadron in 1915. She participated in the Battle of Jutland and was the flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet after World War I. With the start of World War II, the ship was transferred to the Home Fleet and participated in the Battle of Narvik, where she sank a German destroyer. In 1940, she returned to the Mediterranean Sea and managed to hit the flagship of the Italian fleet during the Battle of Punta Stilo. In 1941, the ship sank two Italian heavy cruisers during the Battle of Cape Matapan. In 1943–1944, the battleship covered the landing of Allied troops in Sicily and Normandy as part of the Eastern Fleet.

ARP Haruna

A Fleet of Fog battleship modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 3rd Kongō-class battleship, Haruna. First seen engaging I-401 in combat alongside Kirishima, she was defeated by the superior tactics of Gunzo Chihaya, commander of I-401. Her Mental Model—Haruna—always wears a large overcoat and has a keen interest in the human language, "collecting" word samples as she hears them. This warship has been modeled after Haruna as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

ARP Hiei

A Fleet of Fog battleship modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 2nd Kongō-class battleship, Hiei. Equipped with the Mirroring System bestowed by Musashi, she became the new flagship of the First Oriental Fleet after Kongō's departure. Repurposing the Fleet as the Student Council of the Fog, she maintains strict order within the Fleet of Fog as the Student Council President. This warship has been modeled after Hiei as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- DC."

ARP Kirishima

A Fleet of Fog battleship modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 4th Kongō-class battleship, Kirishima. She was first seen engaging I-401, along with Haruna, at the battle in Yokosuka Bay. She was eventually defeated by I-401 due to her "trump card" backfiring under her rival's tactics. This warship has been modeled after Kirishima as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

ARP Kongō

A Fleet of Fog battleship modeled after the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Kongō-class battleships, Kongō. As the flagship of the First Oriental Fleet, her Mental Model—Kongō—honors the Admiralty Code above all else. She seeks to eliminate the submarine I-401, who chose to deviate from the Code. This warship has been modeled after Kongō as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

Agincourt

Brazilian dreadnought Rio de Janeiro was laid down in 1911 in Elswick, but Brazil canceled its construction due to the deteriorating economic situation. The ship was bought by the Ottoman Empire—she was supposed to become part of the Turkish Fleet under the name Sultan Osman I. However, amid the outbreak of World War I, Rio de Janeiro was "leased" by the British government and entered service as HMS Agincourt. In 1916, the ship took part in the Battle of Jutland, where she managed to hit German ships several times.

Bretagne

The late 1900s to early 1910s saw a tendency toward increasing the caliber of main battery guns of dreadnoughts—the newest British, U.S., and Japanese battleships were designed to carry 343–356 mm guns. The new French ships received 340 mm main battery artillery. Due to a number of limitations, the hull design of the new ships was almost identical to the previous "Courbet" class, but with five main turrets instead of six. All three Bretagne-class ships served in World War I and the beginning of World War II. Bretagne was destroyed in the attack on Mers-el-Kébir.

Conte di Cavour

Battleships of the Conte di Cavour class were armed with 13 main battery guns placed in twin- and triple-gun turrets. The lead ship of the series participated in the capture of Corfu in 1923. Later, she was modernized and received a new propulsion unit as well as a new bow section grafted over the existing bow. During World War II, she took part in the battle of Punta Stilo. In 1940, during a British air raid on Taranto, she received a torpedo hit and sank.

Derfflinger

Improved armor protection on British ships highlighted the need to strengthen the armament of the new German ships. Eight 305 mm guns in four superfiring turrets were arranged along the ship's centerline. During the Battle of Jutland, Derfflinger sank British battlecruisers HMS Queen Mary and Invincible, but she was also seriously damaged in action. She took at least 17 hits from large-caliber shells and suffered the heaviest losses of life among all the ships that remained afloat. Because of her stalwart resistance at Jutland, the British nicknamed her "Iron Dog."

Giulio Cesare

One of the three Conte di Cavour-class battleships was laid down in 1910. After World War I, Giulio Cesare underwent a complete modernization process. After her renovation, she served in World War II in the battle of Punta Stilo, in the hunt for Maltese convoys, and in patrol and escort operations. After the end of the war, she was handed over to the U.S.S.R. for reparations and received the name "Novorossiysk."

HSF Hiei

A nautical training ship assigned to Yokosuka Girls' Marine High School. Despite the ship's long history, she is not inferior to modern ships due to frequent remodeling.

Iron Duke

The idea to equip battleships with heavy 152 mm secondary guns came about in 1909. The four Iron Duke-class battleships were similar to their predecessors but differed by more powerful secondary armament and larger dimensions. After commissioning in 1914, Iron Duke participated in World War I and was Admiral Jellicoe's flagship during the Battle of Jutland. In 1919, she joined the Mediterranean Fleet and took part in the intervention in Soviet Russia. In 1939, she was transferred to Scapa Flow. On October 17, 1939, the ship was damaged by a German air raid and scuttled.

Kongō

In 1910, Japan ordered a new battlecruiser from British company Vickers, and Japanese engineers also participated in the design process. During World War I, Kongō supported Japanese troops during the Siege of Tsingtao and took part in patrol operations. During World War II, the ship covered the landings in Malaya and the Philippines, and she participated in the Battles of Midway, the Santa Cruz Islands, Guadalcanal, the Philippine Sea, and Leyte Gulf. On November 21, 1944, Kongō took two torpedo hits from submarine USS Sealion and sank a few hours later.

König

The König design was based on Kaiser—the preceding battleship class. The new ship was equipped with a single turret positioned along the centerline, replacing the previous arrangement of two side turrets. SMS König was built at the Wilhelmshaven shipyard and commissioned at the beginning of World War I. During the Battle of Jutland, the battleship suffered significant damage and took on 1,600 tons of water. Following the capitulation of Germany, König was towed to Scapa Flow, where she was scuttled by the crew on June 21, 1918. The remains of the ship still rest on the sea floor.

New York

As the gun caliber on British dreadnoughts grew in size, a decision was made to equip new American battleships with ten 356 mm guns. The ships were also outfitted with triple-expansion steam engines. Promptly after her entry into service, USS New York participated in the occupation of Veracruz. Following the United States' entry into World War I, USS New York was designated as the flagship of Battleship Division 9 stationed at Scapa Flow. During World War II, USS New York escorted convoys and supported troop landings in North Africa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

Oklahoma

USS Oklahoma, the second Nevada-class battleship, entered service in May 1916. During World War I, she defended Allied convoys across the Atlantic. Later, she served in battle and reconnaissance fleets. In 1936, she evacuated American citizens and refugees from Spain during the Civil War. The ship spent the rest of her service in the Pacific Ocean. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, she was damaged by torpedoes and capsized, which resulted in the deaths of 429 people.

Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya

The lead ship of four Baltic battleships, Gangut, was launched in 1911. She didn't participate in battles for a long time—High Command didn't want to risk losing their newest ships, so she stayed in port during the 1916 and 1917 campaigns. The battleship was renamed Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya in 1925 and underwent modernization between 1934 and 1935. As a result, the fire-control system was enhanced, and a forecastle was added for improved seaworthiness. During the Great Patriotic War, she was involved in the defense of Leningrad.

Pyotr Velikiy

In 1907, the Naval General Staff developed the Naval Warfare Development Program of 1909–1919. The tender for the best draft design of "an armored cruiser for the Baltic Sea" was organized for Russian and foreign shipyards in 1911. The solution proposed by Blohm & Voss stood out for its layout—the main battery guns were installed in superfiring turrets. The ship, with eight 356 mm guns housed in four turrets and twenty-four 130 mm secondary guns, was reminiscent of German battlecruisers of that time; however, in terms of her armor, she was similar to the Gangut-class battleships.

Rio de Janeiro

In 1906, Brazil, striving to become the country with the strongest navy on the continent, ordered three ironclads from Great Britain. The development of one of them was delayed, mainly due to disputes about weapons. As a result, it was decided to arm the ship with fourteen 305 mm guns in seven turrets, which made her the record holder for the total number of her main battery barrels. Rio de Janeiro was laid down in 1911, but the Brazilian government was forced to sell the ship due to the economic situation. The battleship was acquired by the Ottoman Empire, which planned to put her into operation under the name "Sultan Osman." However, due to the outbreak of World War I, the ship was "leased" by the British government and joined the Royal Navy as HMS Agincourt.

Texas

During World War I, New York-class battleship USS Texas took part in patrol and convoy missions in the Atlantic. During World War II, the battleship escorted convoys across the Atlantic, took part in the landings of Allied forces in North Africa and Normandy, and supported landing forces in the battles for Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After her service in the Navy concluded, Texas became a museum ship in Houston, Texas, and then became the first battleship to receive the status of being a National Historic Landmark of the United States.

Tiger

In January 1911, Japan ordered the development and construction of a battlecruiser in Great Britain that received the name "Kongō." It turned out to be better than the contemporary British ships, and because of that, a similar project was selected to build a new battlecruiser within the 1911 program. HMS Tiger was laid down in 1912 and commissioned in 1914 as a part of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron. She saw action during the Battle of Dogger Bank, sustaining six hits, and she survived taking as many as 18 hits—largely from heavy guns—without suffering crippling damage at the Battle of Jutland a year later.

Viribus Unitis

The naval race between Italy and Austria-Hungary that had dragged on from the middle of the 19th century peaked before World War I. In response to the construction of the Radezky-class ironclads, Italy began building the Dante Alighieri dreadnought, which was superior to all Austrian ships. This required a symmetrical response. Among the presented preliminary projects, the most promising was a variant with 12 main battery guns housed in four triple-gun turrets. In 1910, the first battleship of a new type, Viribus Unitis, was laid down. Entering service in 1912, she became the flagship of the navy and the strongest battleship in the Mediterranean waters. At the very end of the war, on November 1, 1918, Viribus Unitis, already preparing to be transferred to the Navy of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, was sunk by Italy.

Arkansas Beta

USS Arkansas, the second Wyoming-class battleship, was laid down in 1910 and entered service two years later. During World War I, she was assigned to Battleship Division Nine, which was under the command of the Royal Navy. Following the outbreak of World War II, Arkansas conducted neutrality patrols. She also escorted convoys in the Atlantic after the United States entered the war. Later, she supported the Normandy landings and provided fire support for the invasion of southern France. In 1945, she provided fire support during the landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Arkansas transported soldiers back to the U.S. and participated in nuclear tests conducted at Bikini Atoll.

Courbet

The new design of the battleship took into account the wishes of the leadership regarding the concentration of armament at the ship's aft and forward ends. The ship carried twelve 305 mm guns housed in twin-gun turrets: Two superfiring turrets were located at the ship's aft and forward ends, and two more turrets were placed on each side of the ship. All four battleships in her class were active in the Mediterranean theater of World War I.

Dante Alighieri

The beginning of the dreadnought race was ignored by Italy due to the high cost of ships of the new class and the commissioning of pre-dreadnought battleships. The project for the first dreadnought began only in 1908. It was the first time triple main battery turrets were used, and anti-mine guns were mounted in the turrets. Built according to this project, Dante Alighieri embarked on as many as four naval missions in World War I as the flagship of the Italian fleet.

Gangut

At the end of 1907, after the requirement specifications for the new battleship had been determined, the Shipbuilding and Procurement Bureau sent out invitations to Russian and foreign shipbuilding companies to participate in the tender. 9 projects were selected out of 23 submitted, and the project from Baltic Works was considered the best. The construction of four new battleships—Poltava, Petropavlovsk, Sevastopol, and Gangut—lasted from 1909 until 1911. The latter served in the Navy until the end of the 1950s.

Imperator Nikolai I

To prevent a possible advantage of the Turkish Fleet over the Black Sea Fleet during World War I, the fourth dreadnought of the Black Sea Fleet, Imperator Nikolai I, was laid down in the city of Mykolaiv in 1914. The initial armament composition of the ship was revised to speed up her construction—it was planned to mount 305 mm guns on the battleship instead of 356 mm ones. The ship was launched in 1916; however, further work was halted due to a lack of the required mechanisms and equipment. The Soviet authorities renewed their plans to complete the battleship construction in the 1920s, but they were never fulfilled.

Ishizuchi

The original Vickers project commissioned by Japan had five twin-gun turrets with 305 mm guns. The client, however, was not satisfied with the test results of the British 305 mm guns. Further development led to the creation of the Kongō-class battleships.

Kaiser

The new Kaiser class marked a big leap forward compared with her predecessors: She incorporated steam turbines and a more practical arrangement for her main gun turrets. In particular, Kaiser featured two rear superfiring turrets and two side turrets placed in a diagonal pattern, resulting in one less turret compared to previous designs. SMS Kaiser was launched on March 22, 1911—the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm. During the Battle of Jutland, Kaiser sank destroyer HMS Nomad and cruiser HMS Defence, and she also heavily damaged battleship Warspite.

Moltke

The next ship that superseded battlecruiser Von der Tann was built under an enhanced design. A decision was made to increase the number of main battery turrets to five—the additional turret was placed in a superfiring position at the aft. The armor and displacement grew as well. During World War I, SMS Moltke participated in the Battle of Heligoland Bight, the Battle of Dogger Bank, the Battle of the Gulf of Riga, the Battle of Jutland, and Operation Albion.

Myōgi

The construction of powerful and fast battlecruisers in Great Britain prompted Japan to start designing ships of this class. One of the Japanese battlecruiser projects was armed with 356 mm guns in three twin-gun turrets, two of which occupied her stern, as well as sixteen 152 mm guns mounted in casemates.

Orion

The first ships with 343 mm guns, the Orion-class battleships, known as super-dreadnought, were built under the 1909 program. Their distinguishing features were the increased displacement and the absence of turrets near the sides. HMS Orion entered service in 1912 as the flagship of the 2nd Battleship Squadron of the Home Fleet, where she served during World War I. The ship participated in the Battle of Jutland. She was decommissioned in accordance with the Washington Naval Treaty in 1922.

Queen Mary

The project for a third trio of British battlecruisers with 343 mm guns was based on the Orion-class battleships. The third ship of the series—HMS Queen Mary—was built as part of the 1910 program. She entered service as part of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron in 1913 and took part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1914. The ship sank during the Battle of Jutland after her magazines detonated as a result of coming under focused fire from the German ships.

Wyoming

In 1908, a discussion arose within the U.S. Navy regarding the possibility of transitioning to a larger caliber for battleship guns, inspired by the British example. To save time on infrastructure conversion and avoid additional design efforts, a decision was made to keep the main caliber of battleships under construction at 305 mm while increasing the number of guns to 12. Upon entering service, USS Wyoming assumed the flagship role for the Atlantic Fleet and actively took part in the occupation of Veracruz. During World War I, the battleship reinforced the British fleet by relocating to Scapa Flow. She then escorted convoys and conducted patrols in the North Sea.

Bellerophon

The construction of Dreadnought revealed the obvious advantages of the ship class over squadron battleships. In 1906, funds were allocated for the construction of three new ships. Bellerophon differed from her predecessor by the large caliber of secondary guns, installed torpedo bulkheads, and modified armor. The ship entered the Home Fleet in 1909. During World War I, she was a part of the Fourth Battleship Squadron of the Grand Fleet and participated in the Battle of Jutland.

Dreadnought

At the turn of the century, the idea to substitute the classic squadron battleship with a battleship of a new class came about. V. Cuniberti described the ideal ship for the British Navy, with 305 mm guns. In 1902, the concept of a ship armed with only large-caliber guns was developed. Project H with five twin-gun main turrets served as the new basis. HMS Dreadnought heralded the beginning of a new era in naval history. She was the flagship of the Home Fleet between 1907 and 1912 and the 4th Battleship Squadron between 1912 and 1916. In 1915, the ship managed to ram and sink a U-29 submarine.

Indefatigable

The Invincible-class ships suffered from limited aiming angles for their side turrets, so the turrets of the next three battlecruisers were distributed in a more versatile way. HMS Indefatigable was laid down in 1909 and commissioned in 1911 as part of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron. In 1913, the ship was transferred to the Mediterranean, where she helped track battlecruiser Goeben and took part in the Dardanelles campaign. In 1915, Indefatigable returned to the Home Fleet. The following year, she sank during the Battle of Jutland after her magazine detonated.

Kawachi

The Satsuma-class ships were to become the first Japanese dreadnoughts, but given the shortage of 305 mm guns, two 254 mm guns were installed in their side turrets instead. Two Kawachi-class ships equipped with 305 mm guns in six turrets embodied the further development of the Satsuma class. During World War I, the lead ship of the series participated in the Siege of Tsingtao. On July 12, 1918, as a result of her bow turret magazines detonating, Kawachi sank in Tokuyama Bay.

Knyaz Suvorov

After suffering battleship losses during the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Navy needed new warships. The characteristics of battleships Dreadnought and Michigan, which were under construction at that time, became known in 1906, so the Russian Admiralty considered building ships that would be on a par with them in terms of firepower. A preliminary design project of an armorclad with a displacement of 22,000 tons was developed in September 1907. The ship had ten 305 mm guns housed in five twin-gun turrets, fourteen 120 mm secondary guns, a 203 mm-thick main armored belt, and a cruising speed of 22 knots.

König Albert

SMS König Albert, a Kaiser-class battleship, was laid down as Ersatz Ägir and built at the Schichau shipyards in Danzig. The ship was named after King Albert of Saxony. From 1914 through 1916, as part of the High Seas Fleet, the battleship participated in covering raids and laying minefields. On May 29, 1916, just two days before the Battle of Jutland, the ship went to Wilhelmshaven for repairs, becoming the only German battleship to miss the renowned battle.

Nassau

In 1903, on the proposal of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the development of a new armored ship began. In 1906, a design featuring turrets armed with two 283 mm guns and enhanced anti-torpedo protection was approved. SMS Nassau, built at the Wilhelmshaven dockyard, became Germany's first dreadnought. After World War I broke out, the battleship provided cover during the attack on Scarborough. In 1915, she participated in an attempt to penetrate the Gulf of Riga. In the Battle of Jutland, the combined efforts of Nassau and Thüringen led to the sinking of British cruiser Black Prince.

South Carolina

In the early 20th century, the United States reinforced its naval fleet by constructing several classes of battleships. American naval theorists, alongside their British counterparts, came up with the concept of a battleship armed solely with large-caliber guns. Upon her commissioning, USS South Carolina was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. She played a role in safeguarding U.S. interests during the Mexican Revolution and participated in the occupation of Veracruz. During World War I, the battleship escorted troop convoys to France. After the war ended, she was involved in transporting troops back to America.

Turenne

Several projects were approved under the naval program of 1906, which provided for the construction of nineteen battleships. The final version incorporated the slightly enlarged hull of squadron battleship Danton with a linear-rhombic arrangement of six 305 mm twin-gun turrets. The armor and propulsion unit also matched the prototype. While the project was never implemented, its further development led to the appearance of the Courbet-class battleships.

Von der Tann

The German fleet needed a qualitative leap to counter British battlecruisers effectively. The new ship was equipped with four turrets that housed 280 mm guns, turbines were employed in place of steam engines, and the armor protection was significantly superior to that of British warships. With the outbreak of World War I, SMS Von der Tann took part in raids to lure the Grand Fleet ships out of their bases. During the Battle of Jutland, the ship sank HMS Indefatigable, but she also took several hits from the British ships, disabling all of her artillery.

Mikasa

Compared to other battleships ordered under the 1896 program, Mikasa had enhanced casemate armor for her secondary armament. The ship was Admiral Togo's flagship during the Russo-Japanese War; she also participated in the Battle of the Yellow Sea and Tsushima. By the beginning of World War I, Mikasa had become obsolete, but she was still listed as part of the fleet—first as a battleship, then as a coastal defense ship. Between 1926 and 1945, the ship served as a museum before being abandoned and partially scrapped. Later, she was restored and installed as a monument on the shore.

Annapolis

The project is a theoretical advancement of heavy cruisers akin to the Des Moines class, incorporating a fourth main battery turret. As a result, the total number of 203 mm guns equipped with automatic loaders grew to twelve. The anti-aircraft armament was significantly enhanced, specifically by replacing all 20 mm and 40 mm guns with 76 mm automatic twin guns. The 38-caliber 127 mm guns were substituted with long-barrel 54-caliber guns.

Clausewitz

The next step in the development of German raider cruisers would be to install the latest artillery. The main caliber could utilize 210 mm guns, 128 mm dual-purpose guns, 55 mm twin-gun anti-aircraft mounts, and 30 mm quad- and twin-gun mounts. In this case, the ship's displacement could exceed 20,000 tons. An upgraded combined diesel and steam-turbine electric system, surpassing the one employed in the 1930s, could provide a blend of high speed and extended range capability.

Condé

Hypothetical further development of the French heavy cruisers. The ship was intended to counter German heavy cruisers and was based on the pre-war development of a ship of this type. The main armament was three quadruple-gun turrets with 240 mm guns, which was typical for the French Navy.

Edgar

While working on the Minotaur-class project, British engineers were inspired by the U.S. Worcester-class cruisers laid down in 1945. After the lead ship entered service in 1948, a proposal was made to increase the number of turrets to six; however, this idea was abandoned due to the respective increase in development time that such a change would have entailed.

Jacksonville

A powerful light cruiser with fifteen 152 mm dual-purpose guns—this project is a hypothetical development of the Worcester class. In the early 1940s, the U.S. developed projects for ships capable of fighting high-altitude aircraft. Various armament options were considered, including 152 mm dual-purpose guns housed in triple-gun turrets, but they never saw the light of day.

Novosibirsk

In the mid-1930s, the U.S.S.R. began working out preliminary designs for large artillery ships to meet the needs of their navy in the future. In February 1936, the first top-level specifications for the construction of a cruiser were worked out. The project later evolved into a "B-type battleship." It was unlikely that the new heavy cruiser would be completed before World War II—the ship would have been completed in the 1960s for escorting convoys, supporting amphibious operations, and as the flagship of the expeditionary squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet.

Piemonte

During the 1930s, the Italian company Ansaldo presented the Soviet Union with a collection of drawings, which included a blueprint for a battlecruiser with a displacement of 22,000 tons. The ship was to carry an armament of nine 10-inch guns and feature a four-shaft layout with 60,000 hp per shaft, which would allow the ship to reach a speed of 37 knots. After the outbreak of World War II, the unfinished ship would be requisitioned by the Italian government, with the battlecruiser receiving Italian armament.

AL Hindenburg

A Decisive-class heavy cruiser from the Iron Blood faction. As a blueprint ship, she embodies advanced design and formidable combat capabilities. She exhibits a composed and confident demeanor, often expressing a desire for engaging challenges to alleviate her boredom. From the Azur Lane game.

Alexander Nevsky

In 1955, the terms of reference were approved for the construction of a Project 84 light cruiser, which was assigned to provide anti-aircraft cover for ship task forces during their passage across the seas. It was planned to build five cruisers and equip them with the most advanced ZIF-75 AA mounts by 1964. The lead ship was supposed to enter service in 1960, but after Nikolay Kuznetsov was removed from the post of People's Commissar of the Navy, work was halted.

Austin

CL-154-class cruisers were designed in the U.S. as a further development of the Atlanta-class cruisers. They featured larger hull dimensions and replaced main battery guns with the new 127 mm/54-caliber guns. The new guns had a higher rate of fire and longer range while also firing a heavier projectile. The plan was to build six cruisers—the ships were even assigned hull numbers. However, the construction was ultimately canceled due to cuts in the naval budget.

Brennus

This super-heavy cruiser is a hypothetical development of the C5 and Saint Louis designs. The principal difference from the prototypes is the 305 mm guns for the main battery, as well as enhanced torpedo armament.

Brisbane

After World War II, the Royal Australian Navy started reducing its fleet with the goal of improving the quality of its ships rather than increasing their number. Australia built five modern destroyers and acquired two aircraft carriers from Britain. They also considered purchasing larger ships to escort aircraft carriers. Cruiser Minotaur, equipped with dual-purpose main guns and under development in Britain at that time, could have been a suitable option.

Brisbane B

After World War II, the Royal Australian Navy started reducing its fleet with the goal of improving the quality of its ships rather than increasing their number. Australia built five modern destroyers and acquired two aircraft carriers from Britain. They also considered purchasing larger ships to escort aircraft carriers. Cruiser Minotaur, equipped with dual-purpose main guns and under development in Britain at that time, could have been a suitable option.

Castilla

While developing their own heavy cruisers, Spanish engineers actively adopted Italian experience and the latest achievements of Italian engineering in the field of ship armor protection and armaments. The knowledge gained could have culminated in a project based on a fusion of Italian and Spanish naval design thinking—projects of the Ansaldo cruisers and a project for a "Super Washington" cruiser from the Ferrol shipyard.

Cerberus

A sizable and seaworthy cruiser and an advancement of an Australian design from the early 1920s, this warship featured increased displacement and a more extensive main battery of twelve 203 mm guns. In layout and silhouette, she has much in common with British County-class cruisers.

Colbert

According to post-war plans, the French Navy was supposed to receive six AA defense cruisers, but in the end, only two were built. One was constructed using the De Grasse hull, while the other was built from scratch according to a similar design. The project incorporated several modifications, comprising a reduced transom stern, greater hull width, and a novel armor system. Colbert was built in Brest. In the first half of the 1960s, the ship served as the flagship of the Mediterranean Squadron, and between 1970 and 1972, she was rebuilt as a missile cruiser.

Defence

A hypothetical development of "big cruiser" designs created by British shipbuilders in the late 1930s, with the main battery gun caliber increased to 356 mm. The ship was conceived as a response to the strengthening of the Japanese Navy. Her main purpose was to counter enemy heavy cruisers.

Des Moines

The heavy cruisers designed during World War II became the epitome of their class, making them the most formidable and powerful U.S. heavy cruisers in history. After the development of a 152 mm automatic gun, the U.S. Navy High Command placed an order for a similar gun but with a caliber of 203 mm. New cruisers were to be equipped with triple-gun turrets featuring the aforementioned 203 mm guns and fitted with a thick armored deck for protection against aerial bomb attacks. USS Des Moines conducted various diplomatic and representative missions. She was also used for training cadets and in naval exercises.

Gibraltar

Having learned that Japan and Germany were building heavy cruisers that surpassed the limits stipulated by the Washington Treaty, the British Admiralty began designing their own cruisers of the same type. In 1938, a project of a ship with a displacement of 20,000 tons and armed with nine or twelve 203–234 mm guns was presented. One of the armament options was the arrangement of three quadruple-gun turrets.

Goliath

After the failure of the second London Naval Treaty, the British Admiralty again engaged in designing heavy cruisers in the face of the fact that the Germans and Japanese were building ships of this class that went beyond the agreements of the Washington Treaty. In 1938, a project of a ship with a displacement of 20,000 tons and armed with nine or twelve 203–234 mm guns was presented. The ship was deemed too expensive, and the project was shelved.

Gouden Leeuw

The ship is a version of the Project 1047 battlecruiser incorporating engineering solutions from the late 1940s. The initial design was created in 1939 and 1940 with the goal of developing a heavy combat unit for operations in the Dutch East Indies, where conflict with Japan was anticipated. The main battery was to comprise German 11.14-inch (283 mm) guns, but the ship project was never completed due to the German invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940.

Henri IV

The project for a heavy cruiser with a displacement of 13,000 tons was supposed to be armed with nine 203 mm guns in three triple-gun turrets. However, the lifting of all restrictions due to the outbreak of war allowed for the construction of ships with more powerful guns. One of the suitable guns at the beginning of World War II in France was the 240 mm Schneider gun.

Hildebrand

A large hybrid ship, originally an O-class cruiser, converted to function as an aircraft carrier. This design resembles the German "Atlantic cruiser-carrier" project developed in 1942. In addition to six main battery guns concentrated at the hull's bow, the ship received powerful auxiliary armament, including 150 mm secondary guns and 105 mm dual-purpose guns.

Hindenburg

A further development of the Admiral Hipper-class cruisers, unconstrained by the Washington Naval Treaty restrictions, could have been ships with four 203 mm triple-gun turrets. Such armament would have made the new German cruisers the strongest in their ship type right until the appearance of American ships of the Des Moines class with their rapid-firing mounts. However, priorities in shipbuilding shifted to submarines, and such a ship was never built in Germany.

Incheon

This heavy cruiser armed with eight automatic 203 mm main caliber guns is an alternative version of a design for a cruiser with powerful rapid-firing artillery, developed in the 1940s in the United States. Had Incheon been cast in metal, such a ship could have joined the Republic of Korea Navy during its active expansion from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Jinan

A further development of the Atlanta-class cruisers was to be the CL-154 project, which incorporated increased hull dimensions and replaced the main battery guns with 5-inch guns featuring a high rate of fire, long firing range, and heavy shells. The last project is dated 1944. The plan was to build six cruisers, but this never happened due to cuts in the naval budget in 1945. Had they been built, some of these cruisers might have been transferred to the Republic of China Navy, as from the 1950s until the 1980s, it was actively acquiring American-built Benson-, Gleaves-, Bristol-, Allen M. Sumner-, Gearing-, and Kidd-class destroyers.

Kitakami

At the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, Kitakami provided cover for landing operations of Japanese troops. In the second half of 1941, she was armed with ten quadruple-tube 610 mm torpedo launchers for night torpedo attacks. In 1942, the ship was converted into a high-speed transport for escorting troop convoys. In 1944, Kitakami took two torpedo hits from submarine HMS Templar. During repairs, the ship was converted into a Kaiten carrier. In 1945, the cruiser was damaged by Task Force 38 bombers and then used as a tender.

Komissar

A formidable heavy cruiser with potent artillery and an onboard air group, designed in early 1935 under the code name "Project X." The warship was to feature twelve 240 mm main battery guns and twelve 130 mm dual-purpose guns. It was also proposed to install boilers with high steam parameters and a triple-shaft power plant to achieve high speeds.

Marseille

In the process of developing a battlecruiser or "large" cruiser in the late 1920s and early 1930s, several cruiser projects with a displacement of 23,690 tons were created. One of the projects involved a ship armed with nine 330 mm guns in three triple-gun turrets on the ship's bow, with the second turret being elevated.

Minotaur

The design process of a light cruiser continued in 1946 and resulted in a project with a dual-purpose 152 mm twin-gun mount. The new project was to carry four or five such mounts instead of four triple-gun ones. In 1947, the final draft of a five-turret version was presented; it was similar to the U.S. Worcester-class cruisers in terms of combat characteristics. The lead ship of a series of six cruisers of this class was to be named Minotaur; however, amid financial problems and the priority given to aircraft carriers, the project was revised.

Monmouth

A hypothetical design embodying the idea of a heavy cruiser with 234 mm main battery guns within a post-war reality. The project of such a ship with a displacement of over 20,000 tons and unusual artillery layout in quadruple-gun turrets was considered in the Admiralty in 1938 but did not receive further development.

Moskva

During the course of the development of the 68-bis project, Admiral Kuznetsov proposed the creation of a cruiser with 220 mm armament. In 1951, a management meeting resulted in an order to design "medium cruisers" that would be capable of destroying American ships of the Des Moines class. The development of the project, codenamed 66, was completed in March 1953. The lead ship was supposed to be built in Leningrad, and its completion was scheduled for 1957; however, further development of Project 66 ceased after Stalin's death.

Napoli

In the course of naval cooperation between Italy and the U.S.S.R., ship projects were prepared under Soviet orders. Among them was a battlecruiser with a standard displacement of 22,000 tons. It was supposed to have a speed of 35–37 knots, nine 250 mm guns in three turrets, and a 220 mm main armor belt.

Napoli B

In the course of naval cooperation between Italy and the U.S.S.R., ship projects were prepared under Soviet orders. Among them was a battlecruiser with a standard displacement of 22,000 tons. It was supposed to have a speed of 35–37 knots, nine 250 mm guns in three turrets, and a 220 mm main armor belt.

Noord-Brabant

A variant of the further development of the De Zeven Provinciën-class cruisers with dual-purpose main battery guns. The ship's primary armament consists of 128 mm guns developed in Germany in the early 1940s.

Petropavlovsk

After Nikolay Kuznetsov was removed from the post of the People's Commissar of the Navy in January 1947, the terms of reference for the construction of a Project 82 cruiser were edited numerous times. Two draft designs were presented in August 1947, and later, they were combined. The joint project had 220 mm main battery guns, higher speed, and lower displacement. This project was a tactically advantageous solution: One of the ship's main tasks was to oppose the U.S. Des Moines-class heavy cruisers.

Petrozavodsk

Another heavy cruiser variant of Project 82 that was reworked, taking into account the experience gained during World War II. In addition to her 220 mm main battery guns, the ship received powerful dual-purpose artillery.

Plymouth

During the process of further developing the Town-class cruisers between 1935 and 1936, several projects with different weapons were considered. The largest of them was the KXV project armed with four quadruple-gun main battery turrets. However, the Admiralty preferred the variant with triple-gun turrets to save weight. Later on, this led to the emergence of the Edinburgh-class cruisers.

Prins van Oranje Golden

Evolving from Project 1047, this battlecruiser emerged in the late 1930s to confront the Japanese Navy in the Dutch East Indies. The ship featured a distinctive armament set—her main battery was represented by twelve 234 mm guns in quadruple-gun turrets. The main battery guns were built based on British technology, highlighting the close collaboration between Great Britain and the Dutch Navy during World War II.

Prins van Oranje

Evolving from Project 1047, this battlecruiser emerged in the late 1930s to confront the Japanese Navy in the Dutch East Indies. The ship featured a distinctive armament set—her main battery was represented by twelve 234 mm guns in quadruple-gun turrets. The main battery guns were built based on British technology, highlighting the close collaboration between Great Britain and the Dutch Navy during World War II.

Puerto Rico

After the failure of the second London Naval Treaty but before the outbreak of World War II, the United States began preliminary design works with the intention of building ships specifically tailored for countering cruisers. In 1938, the U.S. Navy High Command provided technical specifications to initiate the preliminary development of cruisers armed with six 305 mm guns and twelve 203 mm guns. Further development resulted in the creation of several draft designs for cruisers equipped with 305 mm main battery guns. Among the designs, the largest and most heavily armed ship featured four triple-gun main battery turrets.

Ravenna

The project for a ship with 203 mm main battery guns and a high speed that embodies the achievements of Italian shipbuilding in the early 1940s. It represents the development of heavy cruisers in the direction of increasing the number of main battery guns to 15.

Salem

USS Salem, a Des Moines-class cruiser, served mainly in the Mediterranean from 1950 to 1956, serving as the flagship of the U.S. 6th and 2nd Fleets on a regular basis. In 1956, she "starred" as German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee in the "Pursuit of the Graf Spee" film. In 1994, the cruiser was decommissioned and converted into a museum ship, which is now located in Quincy, Massachusetts.

San Martín

After World War II, Argentinian leaders planned on ordering the construction of new cruisers in the U.K. or the U.S.A. The main requirement was for their main guns to be dual-purpose. The most suitable ships for these parameters at that time were cruisers of the Worcester class that designers would have been guided by if such ships had ever been ordered. One such ship could have been San Martín.

Sevastopol

In May 1940, the Naval Academy hosted tactical games that involved the Project 69 cruiser and battleships Scharnhorst and Dunkerque. The event showed that the replacement of 305 mm guns with German 380 mm guns significantly increased the cruiser's firepower. Later, an agreement was signed with the German company Krupp, which was supposed to deliver six turrets before March 1943. The turrets were to be mounted on cruisers Kronshtadt and Sevastopol, which were planned to be launched in 1942, but the outbreak of war canceled these plans.

Smolensk

Preliminary light cruiser projects developed in 1950 included a ship armed with four quadruple-gun 130 mm BL-132 mounts. She had the highest artillery firepower per ton of displacement and was considered a promising option to solve the assigned tasks. However, the heavy load on production facilities and the leadership's skepticism about the construction of ships with armaments that were not yet ready for production prevented these plans from coming to fruition.

Smolensk B

Preliminary light cruiser projects developed in 1950 included a ship armed with four quadruple-gun 130 mm BL-132 mounts. She had the highest artillery firepower per ton of displacement and was considered a promising option to solve the assigned tasks. However, the heavy load on production facilities and the leadership's skepticism about the construction of ships with armaments that were not yet ready for production prevented these plans from coming to fruition.

Stalingrad

After purchasing cruiser Lützow from Germany and renaming her Petropavlovsk, the question of whether to build more advanced ships of the same type arose. Several designs were provided for Project 82. Stalin gave personal instructions to select a design with 305 mm guns, and the final project was approved in 1951. Cruiser Stalingrad was laid down in Mykolaiv in the same year. The ship was planned to be launched in 1953, but the construction of ships under this project was canceled after Stalin's death.

Svea

A hypothetical design of a light cruiser armed with dual-purpose automatic 152 mm guns. She is an enlarged version of the Swedish Tre Kronor-class cruisers. The ship's primary purpose is to support destroyer operations.

Utrecht

A variant of the further development of the De Zeven Provinciën-class cruisers with dual-purpose main battery guns. The ship's primary armament consists of 128 mm guns developed in Germany in the early 1940s.

Varese

A reimagined 1935 Italian "medium displacement" battleship concept, presented as a "large cruiser" or "cruiser killer." One sketch from those studies featured an unusual layout, with eight 320 mm guns in two quadruple turrets placed amidships, while the secondary battery mounts were relocated to the fore and aft ends of the ship.

Venezia

The project for a ship with 203 mm main battery guns and a high speed that embodies the achievements of Italian shipbuilding in the early 1940s. It represents the development of heavy cruisers in the direction of increasing the number of main battery guns to 15.

Vladimir Monomakh

Test ship.

Vrijheid

A battlecruiser project (Project 1047) developed in the Netherlands in the late 1930s to counter the Japanese fleet in the Pacific. Her main armament comprised nine German-built 283 mm guns.

Worcester

At the beginning of World War II, the U.S. was working on cruisers with an armored deck capable of withstanding aerial bomb attacks. The ship was to have six twin-gun turrets placed at the fore and aft in a super-firing position. It soon became clear that the biggest threat came not from "conventional" bombers but from dive bombers and guided bombs. As a result, the thickness of the armor deck could be reduced. In January 1945, the first ship of the class, USS Worcester, was laid down. Although plans were initially made to construct ten ships, only two of them were actually completed as World War II was drawing to a close.

Yari

A heavy cruiser with enhanced torpedo armament, representing a hypothetical version of the "Type A" cruiser. The construction of these cruisers was planned in the early 1940s in accordance with the 5th and 6th Naval Armaments Supplement Programmes.

Yodo

The archive of the Japanese Navy has preserved a project of a cruiser with a displacement of 10,000 tons, armed with six triple-gun turrets housing 150 mm dual-purpose guns. The ship was supposed to carry aviation and was probably the project of a cruiser designed to lead a submarine flotilla.

Yoshino

A variant of the project of a large high-speed cruiser with 310 mm artillery for her main battery, torpedo armament consisting of four quadruple-tube 610 mm launchers, and enhanced anti-aircraft armament. This project was designed to counter enemy heavy cruisers.

Yoshino B

A variant of the project of a large high-speed cruiser with 310 mm artillery for her main battery, torpedo armament consisting of four quadruple-tube 610 mm launchers, and enhanced anti-aircraft armament. This project was designed to counter enemy heavy cruisers.

Zaō

Eight heavy cruisers were supposed to be built under the Japanese naval building program. They were a further development of the Takao, Tone, and Mogami classes. It was planned to arm these ships with twelve 203 mm guns in four turrets—a traditional arrangement. Their armor was designed to withstand 203 mm HE shell hits. The number of ships was later reduced to four, and their construction was then canceled altogether.

Zaō CLR

Eight heavy cruisers were supposed to be built under the Japanese naval building program. They were a further development of the Takao, Tone, and Mogami classes. It was planned to arm these ships with twelve 203 mm guns in four turrets—a traditional arrangement. Their armor was designed to withstand 203 mm HE shell hits. The number of ships was later reduced to four, and eventually, their construction was canceled altogether.

[Hindenburg]

This ship is a copy of Hindenburg and is suitable for Clan Battles only

[Moskva]

This ship is a copy of Moskva and is suitable for Clan Battles only

[Zaō]

This ship is a copy of Zaō and is suitable for Clan Battles only

AL Azuma

Azuma is one of the most powerful cruisers of the Sakura Empire. She belongs to the so-called "large cruiser" type. From the Azur Lane game.

AL Ägir

An Iron Blood "large cruiser." Despite her all-black look, devil-like horns, and intimidating voice, Ägir can keep her cool when she's on the receiving end of trouble. From the Azur Lane game.

Admiral Schröder

Drawing from the experience gained in World War I, the concept of a large surface raider emerged in Germany in the late 1920s. The projects considered the intention of Great Britain to impose restrictions on battleship armament to a maximum caliber of 305 mm during upcoming naval conferences. Under the proposed designs, the standard displacement varied between 17,500 and 25,000 tons, while the armament consisted of four turrets housing eight 305 mm guns, accompanied by a strong secondary battery of 150 mm guns. The armor was rather light for the ship to be classified as a battleship, as was her anti-torpedo protection.

Alaska

In the late 1930s, the U.S. was designing large ships with 305 mm main battery guns to counter cruisers. The most armored of the presented variants was the CA2G project, which, according to the report, was armored "worse than any battleship, but better than any cruiser." The ship, named USS Alaska, became part of a high-speed carrier squadron that operated in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska protected aircraft carriers during strikes on Tokyo and covered the landing operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship also participated in the raid on Shanghai.

Alaska B

In the late 1930s, the U.S. was designing large ships with 305 mm main battery guns to counter cruisers. The most armored of the presented variants was the CA2G project, which, according to the report, was armored "worse than any battleship, but better than any cruiser." The ship, named USS Alaska, became part of a high-speed carrier squadron that operated in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska protected aircraft carriers during strikes on Tokyo and covered the landing operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship also participated in the raid on Shanghai.

Almirante Oquendo

A heavy cruiser with a displacement of 17,500 tons embodying the "Super Washington" design, known as "Proyect 138." The design was developed in 1938 at the Spanish naval shipyard in Ferrol. Under one of the draft designs, the ship's primary armament comprised twelve 203 mm main guns. However, such an ambitious project for Spanish shipbuilding would never come to life because of the country's economy following the devastating civil war.

Andalucía

In parallel with the work on the construction and repair of ships for its navy, Francoist Spain was busy designing new ones. In 1938, five destroyer projects and several cruiser projects with displacements ranging from 7,920 to 19,000 tons were worked through. The largest was Project 138 for "a cruiser with a speed of 36 knots, " providing several main battery options. One of the options involved the construction of a cruiser equipped with turrets from battleship España. But the most common option envisaged three triple-gun turrets with gun calibers ranging from 203 to 254 mm.

Azuma

Shortly before the beginning of World War II, Japan found out that the U.S. had started designing Alaska-class large cruisers. They almost immediately began designing projects for this type of ship to counter the American cruisers. The ships of this project were similar in architecture to the Yamato-class battleships and carried nine new 310 mm guns in three turrets. The development was stopped in November 1941 and eventually canceled after the Battle of Midway.

Azuma B

Shortly before the beginning of World War II, Japan found out that the U.S. had started designing Alaska-class large cruisers. They almost immediately began designing projects for this type of ship to counter the American cruisers. The ships of this project were similar in architecture to the Yamato-class battleships and carried nine new 310 mm guns in three turrets. The development was stopped in November 1941 and eventually canceled after the Battle of Midway.

BA Takahashi

This ship's look is inspired by Okusora Ayane from Blue Archive, known as the brains and common sense of Abydos High School.

Blücher

An Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruiser and the second ship in this series, Blücher was distinguished by powerful armament and quite an advanced fire control system for her time. In early April 1940, shortly after completing her sea trials, she played a key role in Operation Weserübung—the German invasion of Norway and Denmark. Serving as the flagship of the squadron tasked with capturing Oslo, the cruiser was sunk on April 9, 1940, while attacking Norwegian coastal fortifications.

Brest

After the construction of ships under the design of the cruiser with a displacement of 23,333 tons was rejected, further development followed the path of increasing the tonnage. The final design included eight 330 mm guns in quadruple-gun turrets and a displacement of 26,500 tons. The cruiser was also supposed to receive three quadruple-gun and two twin-gun mounts with dual-purpose 130 mm guns.

Brindisi

It is a hypothetical development of a heavy cruiser project for the Spanish Navy by Italian engineers. The ship combines the features of the Anteprojecto preliminar VIII-203 with four 203 mm gun mounts and the Anteprojecto preliminar XII-152 with four triple-gun mounts.

Buffalo

As part of the development of cruisers capable of achieving a speed of 35 knots, various options were explored, including improvements to existing ships or the designs of ships already under construction. Three design variants for the "improved Wichita"-class cruiser were presented. Among the various options, the most promising one involved adding an extra main battery turret, thereby increasing the total number of turrets to four; however, challenges arose when attempting to install the power plant on the hull to achieve the desired speed. The ship was ultimately designed to reach a speed of 33 knots only. As a result, these projects were abandoned.

Cambridge

A cruiser armed with 305 mm main battery guns, representing a hypothetical embodiment of the preliminary design "Heavy Cruiser Study. Scheme 3" (1940), incorporated into the hull of an Oregon City-class ship. By the end of World War II, USS Cambridge was still in the early stages of construction, making her a suitable platform for experiments with weaponry typical of large cruisers.

Carnot

In the process of developing a "large cruiser" in the late 1920s and early 1930s, several cruiser projects with a displacement of 23,690 tons were created. One of these projects was a ship equipped with ten 305 mm guns in three turrets: two triple and one quadruple, with the latter being placed in a superfiring position on the bow and one of the triple turrets on the stern of the ship. The cruiser is also equipped with four 138.6 mm twin-gun mounts and eight 100 mm twin-gun mounts.

Chikuma II

A Tone-class heavy cruiser, this warship represents an advancement from the Mogami class. Notably, all four main battery turrets are situated on the ship's bow, a distinctive feature of this series. Designed for extended-range reconnaissance, escort duties, and supporting aircraft carrier formations, this warship boasts an augmented cruising range and carries an onboard air group. Throughout World War II, the cruiser took part in most major operations conducted by the Japanese Navy. In October 1944, Chikuma was sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

Chikuma II Golden

This Tone-class heavy cruiser represents an advancement from the Mogami class. Notably, all four main battery turrets are situated on the ship's bow, a distinctive feature of this series. Designed for extended-range reconnaissance, escort duties, and supporting aircraft carrier formations, this warship boasts an augmented cruising range and carries an onboard air group. Throughout World War II, Chikuma took part in most major operations conducted by the Japanese Navy. She was eventually sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.

Dalian

A modernized version of the MK-6 cruiser project with gun mounts from the 1940s replaced with more contemporary ones—the main battery is represented by BL-109 guns instead of MK-18, and AA mounts represented by ZIF-31 and 4M-120 mounts instead of 66-K and 70-K, respectively. The project reflects a potential upgrade of the cruiser, which might have been carried out in the 1950s.

Dmitri Donskoi

In 1943, the Navy's Main Staff ordered the design of a light cruiser (Project 65) intended to escort battleships and heavy cruisers. The hull of the 68-bis project cruiser was used as its basis. In 1946, 40 variants of Project 65 were developed, including some with 180 mm main guns. The ship's displacement increased to 19,000 tons. Eventually, it was decided to abandon further development of the project and keep the focus on completing the 68-bis ships.

Drake

After the start of World War II, W. Churchill ordered the development of a new heavy cruiser armed with 234 mm guns. A design for a 21,500-ton cruiser featuring three triple-gun turrets was proposed. As Britain was in need of many ships, albeit inferior ones in terms of their combat qualities, the project's implementation was postponed.

Encounter

A fast ship project based on draft designs of a cruiser with 203 mm main guns was planned for construction at an Australian dockyard in the 1920s. The outline and layout of the project partly mirrored those of the British Hawkins-class cruisers. A unique solution for its era was the arrangement of main battery artillery in triple-gun turrets.

Ferrante Gonzaga

A hypothetical design of a light cruiser armed with advanced artillery systems that were under development in Italy in the late 1930s. The 135 mm dual-purpose guns were also mounted on the Andrea Doria-class battleships and the Capitani Romani-class cruisers, while the 65 mm anti-aircraft guns remained as prototypes. The ship's hull and architecture are similar to those of the Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruisers.

Hector

In 1936, Great Britain started designing a cruiser based on a smaller version of the hull of Southampton-class cruisers. As a result, the Fiji-class ships were developed, but if Great Britain had decided to build full-sized AA defense cruisers, a project could have been implemented that embodied an AA defense cruiser based on the hull of a Belfast-class ship.

Ibuki

An improved heavy cruiser based on the Mogami-class ships. Cruiser Ibuki was laid down in April 1942 and launched in May 1943. In August, it was decided to rebuild the cruiser as a light aircraft carrier. Reconstruction began later the same year. However, work on the ship was halted when she was approximately 80% complete.

Johan de Witt

An alternative project to the one for the cruiser from back in 1939—it preserved the armament comprising nine 240 mm guns and offered appropriate armor and speed but presupposed greater displacement. Thanks to her high speed, such a cruiser could avoid engaging her enemies if she so wished while also being able to stand up against several Japanese battlecruisers due to her enhanced armament and armor. However, that project was never implemented either. Further work was focused on designing a heavy cruiser carrying 283 mm main guns.

Kozma Minin

A hypothetical project for a heavy cruiser and one of the development options for Project 65. In the 1940s, the U.S.S.R. was actively designing new types of ships, even utilizing German technologies they managed to gain access to. Among the ideas that never ended up seeing the light of day was a project for a cruiser with 203 mm armament, similar to that of the German Admiral Hipper-class cruisers.

Kronshtadt

In 1937, it was decided to build heavy cruisers with 254 mm main battery guns instead of Type B battleships. The caliber was later increased to 305 mm in response to the construction of Scharnhorst-class battleships in Germany. The final design was presented to the Defense Committee in 1939, and two heavy cruisers of this class were laid down in the same year. The construction of ships was halted when World War II encroached on the Soviet Union's territory.

Le Havre

A super heavy cruiser armed with 330 mm main battery guns all concentrated on her bow. She shares many design features with the Dunkerque-class battleships. The ship's AA defense systems consist of American-made automatic anti-aircraft guns.

Mengchong

Mengchong was a warship used in China in the second and third centuries AD. She had solid, leather-covered sides that allowed archers to fire from behind cover and protected the rowers. Mengchong was used as a cover ship.

Menno van Coehoorn

A hypothetical design for a light cruiser armed with dual-purpose guns. The ship could have been built in Germany in the 1940s and transferred to the Netherlands after World War II, where she would have undergone modernization, replacing small-caliber anti-aircraft systems with more advanced systems.

Michelangelo

The Washington Naval Conference gave Italy the opportunity to build battleships from 1927. Several projects with a displacement of 18,000 to 35,000 tons were under development simultaneously; some of the projects relied on foreign designs—Hood, Nelson, and Dunkerque—but some were unique. The design proposed by Admiral de Feo featured a ship with eight 320 mm guns in quadruple-gun turrets placed close to the midship frames while the secondary battery mounts were moved toward the ship's fore and aft ends.

Neptune

Work on a new-generation light cruiser started in February 1944. The designers used the Edinburgh-class and U.S. Cleveland-class cruisers as a basis. The first draft designs were completed in March; the result of their development was Project Y. The lead ship of this series was to be named Neptune; however, the construction of the Worcester-class cruisers in the U.S. showed that light cruisers with high gun-elevation angles were no longer seen as cutting-edge, so British designers resumed their search for new solutions.

Riga

After purchasing cruiser Lützow from Germany and renaming her Petropavlovsk, the question of whether to build more advanced ships of the same type arose. The development of a cruiser codenamed 82 was commissioned. In 1943, a project was developed that took military experience into account: the main armament was represented by 220 mm guns, and the secondary battery was represented by multipurpose 130 mm guns. While the ship was never implemented in this configuration, later improvements to the design led to the emergence of the Stalingrad-class heavy cruisers.

Roon

Following the denunciation of the Treaty of Versailles and the signing of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, Germany went on with the development of the Deutschland-class "ironclads." More than twenty draft designs were considered. According to the requirements, their speed should have exceeded 34 knots, and one way to achieve that speed was to reduce the caliber of the main guns to 203 mm, especially since a 203 mm triple-gun turret had already been designed. The best option would have been to deploy three such turrets instead of two turrets with 283 mm guns.

Roon CLR

Following the denunciation of the Treaty of Versailles and the signing of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, Germany went on with the development of the Deutschland-class "ironclads." More than twenty draft designs were considered. According to the requirements, their speed should have exceeded 34 knots, and one way to achieve that speed was to reduce the caliber of the main guns to 203 mm, especially since a 203 mm triple-gun turret had already been designed. The best option would have been to deploy three such turrets instead of two turrets with 283 mm guns.

Saint-Louis

With the outbreak of World War II, the French suspended the construction of ships that could not be completed in the near future. The keel-laying for planned ships, including heavy cruisers, was also canceled, but development of the projects continued. In 1940, a new shipbuilding program was approved, which included the construction of three cruisers with a displacement of 13,000 tons. There were four variants of the draft design that differed in their defense systems. The German invasion in the summer of 1940 interfered with the French cruiser construction plans.

Santander

In accordance with the Rio de Janeiro Treaty of 1947, the old Brooklyn-class cruisers were to be transferred to the Colombian Navy to strengthen it. If Colombia had decided to order a new ship, it could have been Santander, a cruiser based on the American Worcester-class ships.

Seattle

During the early 1940s, the United States was actively involved in the development of new cruisers specifically designed to fulfill air-defense missions. They were to have 12 dual-purpose 152 mm guns, a speed of 33 knots, and a thick armor deck to protect against aerial bombs. After the outbreak of World War II, engineers were no longer bound by treaty constraints, although the ship's size was to remain within the limits of a light cruiser. The project never came to life, but its underlying concepts served as the basis for the subsequent design of the Worcester-class cruisers.

Sejong

CL-154 class cruisers were designed in the U.S. as a development of the Atlanta-class cruisers. They featured a larger hull and 5-inch guns. The new gun had a higher rate of fire, longer firing range, and heavier shells. Six ships even received their hull numbers, but construction was canceled due to cuts in the naval budget in 1945. Had they been completed, some of the cruisers might have been transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, which in the 1950s and 60s acquired 42 warships of various types from the United States.

Siegfried

In 1938, a decision prevailed that in addition to raider cruisers, the German Navy needed full-fledged battlecruisers equipped with heavy guns. Under the new project, the ship's hull was enlarged to accommodate three gun mounts, and the caliber was increased to 380 mm. The all-diesel power plant was replaced with a combined one. In 1939, the first of the planned three ships was ordered; however, not a single battlecruiser was ever laid down due to a shortage of materials, which were being used mainly for the construction of submarines at the beginning of World War II.

Suzuya

The third Mogami-class cruiser to be built was part of a unique series initially designed as light cruisers but later converted into heavy cruisers. Commissioned in 1937 and armed with fifteen 155 mm guns, Suzuya participated in several major World War II campaigns, including the Indian Ocean raid and the Battle of Midway. On October 25, 1944, during the Battle off Samar, Suzuya was attacked by U.S. carrier-based aircraft and sunk.

Suzuya Golden

The third Mogami-class cruiser to be built was part of a unique series initially designed as light cruisers but later converted into heavy cruisers. Commissioned in 1937 and armed with fifteen 155 mm guns, Suzuya participated in several major World War II campaigns, including the Indian Ocean raid and the Battle of Midway. On October 25, 1944, during the Battle off Samar, Suzuya was attacked by U.S. carrier-based aircraft and sunk.

Takahashi

The Japanese Navy replenishment program included the construction of two cruisers with fifteen 155 mm guns housed in triple-gun turrets and a displacement of 8,450 tons. The project was never implemented, but its further development led to the creation of the Tone-class heavy cruisers. An alternative development design involved arming the cruisers with dual-purpose 150 mm guns to create an anti-aircraft defense cruiser to combat American deck- and ground-based aviation.

Tianjin

A heavy cruiser with a similar design to the early version of Soviet Project 82, initially equipped with nine 220 mm guns as her main armament. The ship's main battery guns are complemented by dual-purpose and anti-aircraft guns that were developed by the mid-1950s, around the time the ship could have been transferred to the People's Republic of China Navy had history taken a different course.

Tulsa

Some experts considered the rapid-firing 203 mm guns mounted on Des Moines-class heavy cruisers as a possible option for rearming the Baltimore- and Oregon City-class heavy cruisers. To accommodate the small barbette size, it was planned to equip several ships under construction with twin-gun mounts. USS Tulsa was designed as an Oregon City-class cruiser, but her construction was canceled in August 1945.

Vallejo

In the summer of 1941, the Bureau of Ships began to develop a cruiser with dual-purpose main battery guns and an armored deck capable of withstanding attacks from standard bombers. One of the presented designs featured an armor belt and five twin-gun main battery turrets. This project never came to life, and subsequent endeavors to design a cruiser focused on anti-aircraft capabilities led to the development of the Worcester-class ships.

Van Speijk

In 1938, against the backdrop of international tensions, the Dutch Ministry of Defense decided to reinforce its Navy. The projects that appeared in 1939 were, in most respects, similar to the project of German warship Scharnhorst. For economic reasons, it was decided to reduce the size of the new ship. The government was inclined to pursue a project to build a 16,000-ton cruiser capable of running at 33 knots and carrying a main battery of 240 or 280 mm guns. In the end, however, to ensure sufficient armor protection, they had to make do with a smaller caliber of 203 mm. If the project had been pursued further, the ship could well have received reinforced AA defenses by the end of World War II.

Vyazma

A "small battleship" design developed in the early 1950s, with its primary armament comprising several heavy guns concentrated on the bow. Operating in groups, such ships were expected to effectively counter any full-fledged battleship.

Ägir

Raider battlecruisers were supposed to carry six 380 mm guns placed in three turrets. However, some held the belief that such a caliber was excessive for a raider, given the limited quantity of shells available, and that the shells themselves were clearly excessive for destroying merchant ships. A compromise between sufficient firepower and shell power would be to use 305 mm three-gun mounts. Three such mounts would provide a firing performance comparable to that of 380 mm three double-gun mounts.

AL Cheshire

Cheshire is a heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. Loyal and positive, Cheshire wears a maid outfit. She resembles Cheshire Cat.

AL Montpelier

Brave and energetic like her elder sister, Cleveland. Loves battles and stands up to even the strongest of foes, but is clumsy at everything other than combat. Member of Task Force 18—a group assembled of ships of her type. Admires her sister, Cleveland. From the Azur Lane game.

ARP Maya

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Takao-class series of cruisers. This warship has been modeled after the same-name ship from "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

ARP Takao

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after Takao, the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Takao-class cruisers. She lost a duel against I-401 while patrolling the Kumano Sea area, and after her defeat, she decided to leave the Fleet of Fog to join the Blue Steel privateers led by Gunzo Chihaya. Takao's Mental Model has a great deal of curiosity, which has led to her unwittingly collecting a lot of information about humanity. This warship has been modeled after Takao as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-."

Admiraal

A light cruiser with a design that incorporated experience drawn from World War II, as well as technological advancements of the 1940s and 50s. The ship's main armament comprised 152 mm dual-purpose guns, and her air defense systems featured state-of-the-art 57 mm automatic mounts.

Admiral Hipper

In 1934, a technical design specification was developed for a draft design of a heavy cruiser. Drawing from the lessons learned from the Deutschland class ships, engineers discarded the idea of using diesel power plants and instead opted for turbines and boilers with high steam parameters. The lead cruiser, Admiral Hipper, participated in the invasions of Denmark and Norway during World War II and conducted several raids in the Atlantic. On December 31, 1942, Hipper participated in the Battle of the Barents Sea against the JW-51B convoy, where she took damage in the engagement.

Albemarle

At the end of 1939, the British Naval Shipbuilding Office focused on the development of cruisers featuring 203 mm guns. In 1940, several designs for cruisers based on the Edinburgh-class ships were presented. The biggest of them in terms of size and combat qualities was a project for a cruiser with a displacement of 15,500 tons boasting three triple-gun turrets housing 203 mm guns. According to the plan, ships of this class were to be commissioned in 1944; however, the Admiralty was displeased with their low speed, and it was decided to abandon the project in favor of mass-constructing light cruisers.

Almirante Grau

The flagships of the Peruvian Navy traditionally bear the name of Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario, with a total of five such ships in history. The third ship bearing this name was purchased from the Netherlands in 1973. Cruiser De Ruyter was laid down in 1939 in Schiedam and completed after the war according to a modified project, which included dual-purpose main battery guns and modern radar equipment. Almirante Grau had been the flagship of the Peruvian Navy for 45 years. At the time of her decommissioning, the ship was the last artillery cruiser belonging to any navy.

Amalfi

Once the Civil War was over, Spain was looking for ways to reinforce its Navy. One of the ships was proposed by the Italian company Ansaldo—a heavy cruiser of the enlarged Zara class, but with three 203 mm triple-gun mounts.

Anchorage

Historically, U.S. Navy heavy cruisers were not armed with torpedo tubes—this put them in a vulnerable position, particularly when compared to Japanese cruisers equipped with 610 mm torpedoes. Had the CA-B heavy cruisers evolved to be equipped with torpedo armament, such a ship could have been armed with two 533 mm quadruple-tube torpedo launchers—one on each side.

Atago

Takao-class cruiser. During World War II, she supported assault groups during the invasions of Malaya and the Philippines, participated in the Battle of the Java Sea, and operated near the Eastern Solomon Islands, the Santa Cruz Islands, Guadalcanal, and the Philippine Sea. On October 23, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Atago was sunk by submarine USS Darter.

Atago B

Takao-class cruiser. During World War II, she supported assault groups during the invasions of Malaya and the Philippines, participated in the Battle of the Java Sea, and operated near the Eastern Solomon Islands, the Santa Cruz Islands, Guadalcanal, and the Philippine Sea. On October 23, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Atago was sunk by submarine USS Darter.

Auckland

A heavy cruiser armed with nine 203 mm guns. The ship was based on a project developed in Great Britain at the beginning of World War II. She had significant advantages over the County-class heavy cruisers, including stronger armor and more powerful main battery guns arranged in triple-gun turrets. However, the project went nowhere—lighter ships were prioritized amid the war.

Bagration

Project 65 was under development from 1943 to 1946. A total of 40 draft designs were considered within its framework. The largest of these was a cruiser that had a displacement of 15,000 tons and was armed with three triple-gun mounts housing 180 mm guns and eight 100 mm SM-5-1 twin-gun mounts. In the end, preference was given to the construction of the Project 68K and Project 68bis ships.

Baltimore

With the beginning of World War II, restrictions on building heavy cruisers were lifted. A new ship was based on USS Wichita, but it was decided to go for a more substantial change in the design, strengthening the anti-aircraft armament. USS Baltimore took part in fire support and covering missions in support of such operations as the Kwajalein invasion, the raid on Truk, the Eniwetok seizure, and the Mariana and Palau Islands attacks. She fought in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and participated in the invasion of Okinawa and Iwo Jima.

Bayard

The further development of the La Galissonnière- and De Grasse-class light cruisers dictates an increase in the number of guns by a triple turret, which could have resulted in an increase in displacement due to the added spacing. The standard displacement of such a cruiser would have been 10,000 tons, which could have allowed her to comply with the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty. The dual-purpose secondary battery was represented by mounts with 100 mm guns. Such a cruiser would have been a direct analog of the Town-class British cruisers or the Soviet cruisers of Project 68.

Belfast '43

Commissioned in 1939, the second ship of the Edinburgh class, HMS Belfast, struck a German mine at the beginning of World War II and was subsequently under repair until 1942. After that, in 1943, the ship escorted northern convoys and participated in the sinking of Scharnhorst in the Battle of the North Cape. In 1944, she covered the landing of Allied troops in Normandy. Between 1950 and 1952, the cruiser participated in the Korean War. Since 1971, Belfast has served as a museum ship and, since 1978, as a branch of the Imperial War Museum.

Cataluña

After the Nationalists proclaimed victory in the Civil War, ties between Spain and the Fascist regime in Italy built up momentum. Suffering from a scarcity of modern ships of all types in its service, Spain planned to study the latest advancements in global shipbuilding, including those made by Italy. The Ansaldo company came up with three heavy cruiser projects for Spain, each with its own armament composition. One of the projects provided for armament to be made up of three 203 mm triple-gun mounts.

Chapayev

In August 1937, the High Command of the Soviet Navy presented an updated plan for the construction of warships that included the construction of light cruisers of a new class. A project codenamed 68 was approved in 1939. Twenty-six cruisers were planned to be built according to it. Lead ship Chapayev was laid down in October 1939, but the construction was suspended with the outbreak of war. Later, Chapayev was completed under a revised project and became part of the Baltic Fleet in 1950, where she served for eight years.

Charles Martel

The design of the new cruiser was based on that of her predecessor, Algérie, using elements from the De Grasse light cruiser. A key feature of the new ship was the use of triple-gun turrets for the main battery, which helped increase firepower. One of the variants of the project involved the installation of aircraft equipment. The increased power of the propulsion unit was intended to increase her speed compared to her predecessor.

Cherbourg

After signing the Washington Naval Treaty, France had the right to build new battleships despite the restrictions on ships of this type. The design of new ships began; they could be classified as battlecruisers or "large" cruisers in terms of their characteristics. In 1930, a project for a new ship was developed. It had a displacement of 23,333 tons, a speed of 30 knots, and was armed with eight 305 mm guns in two quadruple-gun turrets on the bow.

Cheshire

In 1940, a project for a 15,500-ton cruiser armed with 203 mm guns was considered. It was believed that this caliber should suffice for performing combat missions. However, a year prior to that, 234 mm and 254 mm guns were mentioned in projects. A compromise between the lower cost of the 15,500-ton cruiser and 234 mm guns would have involved installing twin-gun main battery turrets on such a cruiser.

Cleveland

With the onset of World War II, the restrictions imposed by treaties were no longer applicable, allowing for the development of cruisers without limitations. The new project, based on the Helena class, featured improved anti-aircraft armament while sacrificing one main battery turret. The ship's hull was widened to accommodate the increased weight and preserve stability. USS Cleveland participated in the landing of troops in North Africa, then was transferred to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where she took part in numerous battles. Over the course of World War II, the ship was awarded 13 battle stars.

Congress

Following the expiration of the London Naval Treaty, the United States began designing ships specifically intended to counter enemy cruisers. The U.S. Navy High Command provided technical specifications to initiate the preliminary development of cruisers armed with six 305 mm and twelve 203 mm guns. One of the presented designs, CA2, was selected for further development, leading to the creation of several draft designs for cruisers equipped with 305 mm main battery guns. The CA2F design suggested placing seven guns in three turrets–two twin-gun turrets and one triple-gun turret.

Cross of Dorn

This warship is one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Black Templars. Only a few chosen Brothers know of its very existence, as it lays dormant deep in the Reclusiam hangars of the Eternal Crusader, flagship of the Templars’ fleets and Chapter’s Fortress-Monastery. This ship was the gift, reward, and blessing, given by Rogal Dorn to the newborn Chapter and its first High Marshal Sigismund. It is ancient like the time itself, dating back to the early days of the Dark Age of Technology. Looking deceptively small, compared to the gargantuan vessels of Chapter’s fleets, it holds the mysterious and now forbidden powers of that long-forgotten era.

De Zeven Provinciën

The upgraded postwar project for cruiser De Zeven Provinciën. The cruiser started to look like a modern ship—her superstructures had been enlarged; torpedo launchers and on-board hydroplanes removed; 57 mm anti-aircraft artillery mounted; and the number of main guns, which occupied four twin-gun mounts, restored to the value specified in the initial project. De Zeven Provinciën entered service in 1953. Between 1962 and 1964, Terrier missile launchers were installed on board the ship in place of her rear turrets, thus making her a missile cruiser. The ship was sold to Peru in 1975, where she served until 1999.

Dmitry Pozharsky

Project 68-bis cruiser Dmitry Pozharsky was laid down in Leningrad at Ordzhonikidze Shipyard No. 189 in February 1952. The ship was launched in June 1953 and commissioned in December 1954. In February 1955, she was assigned to the Northern Fleet, but during the summer of the same year, the cruiser headed for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to join the 14th Cruiser Division of the Pacific Fleet. In 1961, Dmitry Pozharsky joined the 9th Division of ASW Ships, and from 1967, she was on active duty within the 10th Tactical Squadron permanently operating in the Indian Ocean.

Edinburgh

In August 1933, given the construction of the Mogami-class ships in Japan, the development of light cruiser projects with four triple-gun main turrets commenced. Two cruisers were built under the 1936 program. HMS Edinburgh entered service in 1939 and then escorted convoys and participated in both the raid on the Lofoten Islands and the hunt for Bismarck. On April 20, 1942, Edinburgh took two torpedo hits while carrying $20 million for Lend-Lease. The ship was attacked while being towed to Murmansk. She was able to sink one German destroyer but was eventually destroyed.

Haarlem

In 1939, the Dutch authorities decided to construct capital ships for their navy. Following lengthy discussions on what the new ship class should look like, it was determined that the main requirement was high speed. If deemed necessary, the ship needed to have a chance to avoid fighting against stronger opponents, such as Japanese Kongō-class battlecruisers. According to the project, the cruiser's displacement was 16,000 tons; she could accelerate up to 32–33 knots and carry 203 mm guns on board. But the armor of such a ship was considered insufficient by the naval committee, and the project was never completed.

Hampshire

The Japanese constructing cruisers with ten 8-inch guns made the British Admiralty think about improving the combat characteristics of future ships. In May 1927, an order was given to develop cruisers with five main battery turrets and one additional turret. Following long discussions, it was decided to discard the idea of the additional turret in favor of armor. This would later spur the emergence of the Surrey-class cruisers.

Harbin

Between 1939 and 1941, a number of draft designs of a "long-range small light cruiser" were developed. This ship was meant to be capable of fighting enemy destroyers and leaders, spearheading on its own, mining enemy waters, attacking communication lines, and supporting landing operations. The drafts included a project for a cruiser with the MK-6 number, armed with twin mounts housing dual-purpose 130 mm guns. If the ships of this class had actually been built, some of them might have been transferred to the People's Republic of China Navy along with Project 7 destroyers and coastguards.

Ignacio Allende

In 1947, the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance was signed in Rio de Janeiro, whereby Argentina, Brazil, and Chile were to strengthen their fleets by purchasing old U.S. Brooklyn-class cruisers. If those countries had ordered the construction of new cruisers in the United States, then the most modern Worcester-class ships would have been used as the basis for the projects.

Irian

The Project 68-bis Ordzhonikidze cruiser was laid down in October 1949 in Leningrad, launched in September 1950, and became part of the 4th Fleet in August 1952. In 1961, the cruiser was transferred to the Black Sea Fleet, and in 1962, Ordzhonikidze was handed over to the Indonesian Navy, where she received the name Irian. She served in the Indonesian Navy until 1972.

Jaarsveld

A variant of the design of a German M-class cruiser armed with dual-purpose 128 mm guns that were under development in the mid-1940s. After the end of World War II, the ship could have been transferred to the Netherlands to compensate for the losses of their cruiser forces.

Mainz

In 1936, Germany ordered two cruisers armed with 150 mm guns housed in four triple-gun turrets. However, the cruisers were designed in such a way that their barbettes were identical to those of cruisers carrying 203 mm guns, which could easily be mounted instead of the 150 mm ones. That replacement was made in 1937, even before the ships had been launched.

Mainz B

In 1936, Germany ordered two cruisers armed with 150 mm guns housed in four triple-gun turrets. However, the cruisers were designed in such a way that their barbettes were identical to those of cruisers carrying 203 mm guns, which could easily be mounted instead of the 150 mm ones. That replacement was made in 1937, even before the ships had been launched.

Metz

The design for a "17,500-ton battlecruiser" was developed in the mid-1920s. This original ship was intended to combat a new threat, the so-called "treaty cruisers," which had emerged as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty. The design was never implemented but became a forerunner of the Dunkerque-class battleships.

Mikhail Kutuzov

The Project 68bis cruiser was laid down in Mykolaiv in 1951. From 1955, she served in the 50th Cruiser Division of the Black Sea Fleet. The first Soviet Ka-15 ship-based helicopter was tested on the ship in the same year. Between 1967 and 1968, the ship performed a combat mission in the Mediterranean Sea during the Arab-Israeli conflict. In 1969, Mikhail Kutuzov became the flagship of the 30th Division of the Black Sea Fleet. In 1987, the cruiser was transferred to the reserve, and between 1999 and 2002, she was converted into a museum ship.

Mogami

According to the London Naval Treaty, Japan had the right to build cruisers with artillery up to 155 mm. New cruisers with 155 mm guns were ordered, but the weaponry was later replaced with 203 mm (8-inch) guns. During World War II, Mogami participated in the occupation of Indochina, as well as the invasions of Malaya, Sarawak, and Indonesia. She also fought in the Sunda Strait, the Battle of Midway, and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. On October 25, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Mogami was heavily damaged by American torpedo bombers and finally finished off by destroyer Akebono.

Nottingham

After signing the Washington Naval Treaty, Great Britain immediately got down to the task of designing cruisers. One of the great enthusiasts for the development of a new cruiser class was Sir George Thurston, who designed such ships as Kongō and Erin. Back in 1923, he published an essay that described the general features of cruisers of the future. In 1926, he presented three cruiser projects to the Royal Navy—projects A and B resembled the County-class cruisers, while project C turned out to be more radical. It envisaged the arrangement of main battery turrets at the bow to achieve a better concentration of fire. The Admiralty, however, assumed a more conservative approach than Thurston, and the project was left without consideration.

Numancia

One of the variants of the "Washington" cruiser project, proposed to the Spanish Navy by the Vickers-Armstrongs company, was based on the Emerald-class hull but equipped with seven 203 mm guns in one (bow) three-gun and two twin-gun turrets. To ensure space saving for the propulsion unit, a linear arrangement of the boiler and engine rooms was adopted. The ship was supposed to be faster than her original and have a catapult; however, preference was given to the project variant that became the basis for the Baleares class of ships.

Ochakov

Preliminary designs for several light cruisers were developed in 1950. One of them was armed with four BL-115 twin turrets. The designers managed the displacement efficiently through the arrangement of the main artillery armament. However, the nation's facilities were loaded with the construction of other ships at that time, so the projects didn't progress any further.

Prinz Eugen

Prinz Eugen, the third Admiral Hipper-class cruiser, was built according to a reworked design. On May 24, 1941, together with battleship Bismarck, the cruiser participated in the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where HMS Hood perished. In February 1942, the cruiser effectively navigated through the English Channel but fell victim to a torpedo fired by British submarine HMS Trident while en route to Norway. Subsequently, on May 7, 1945, Prinz Eugen surrendered to the British Navy in Copenhagen. After the end of World War II, the ship was transferred to the U.S., and in 1946, she participated in a nuclear test at Bikini Atoll.

Protector

A variant of the "large cruiser" design, similar to the Alaska-class ships, but armed with seven 305 mm guns as its primary armament. This main battery layout was featured in the CA2F design developed in the U.S. in 1940.

Pyotr Bagration

Project 65 was under development from 1943 to 1946. A total of 40 draft designs were considered within its framework. The largest of these was a cruiser that had a displacement of 15,000 tons and was armed with three triple-gun mounts housing 180 mm guns and eight 100 mm SM-5-1 twin-gun mounts. In the end, preference was given to the construction of the Project 68K and Project 68bis ships.

Rochester

When her crew completed training, USS Rochester, an Oregon City-class cruiser, became the flagship of the 6th Fleet Commander, Admiral Forrest Sherman. After serving in the Caribbean and in the Atlantic, the ship was transferred to the Pacific Ocean. She participated in the Korean War as the flagship of the 7th Fleet Commander, Admiral Arthur Struble. During this time, she was engaged in supporting landing operations and patrolling the coast.

STAR Edinburgh

A ship captured by a space crystal. To communicate with people, the celestial body uses Triangulum, its humanoid incarnation. Over time, the crystal's behavior becomes more unpredictable, and its avatar grows aware of its individuality and tries to break its connection with it.

San Diego

USS San Diego, an Atlanta-class cruiser, accompanied aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway, the Solomon Islands campaign, and the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. Along with British and American aircraft carriers, the cruiser participated in the landings on Bougainville and Tarawa, then took part in the landings on Kwajalein, Eniwetok, and the Marshall Islands, as well as in the raids on Truk Island and Wake Island. USS San Diego fought in the first Battle of the Philippine Sea. In 1945, the cruiser participated in attacks on Okinawa and Tokyo. Over the course of the war, the ship was awarded 18 battle stars.

Schill

In the late 1930s, the German Navy High Command ordered the development of a project that was intended for use as part of a naval blockade of Great Britain by raider formations. Twelve P-class ships, created based on the development of the Deutschland-class panzerschiff (heavy cruiser) project, were supposed to act as the main strike force in this plan. In 1939, contracts were signed with dockyards for the construction of these ships, but the order was subsequently canceled in favor of O-class battlecruisers. The original documentation specified the ship class as Handelsstörer, or "Raider."

Shimanto

The development of the Mogami-class cruisers into anti-aircraft defense cruisers, which implied mounting dual-purpose 150 mm guns developed in 1944 as the main armament. The mounting of these and 100 mm AA guns would make it possible to turn these cruisers into an effective weapon against American deck- and ground-based aviation.

Statenland

A light cruiser with a design that incorporated experience drawn from World War II, as well as technological advancements of the 1940s and 50s. The ship's main armament comprised 152 mm dual-purpose guns, and her air defense systems featured state-of-the-art 57 mm automatic mounts.

Tallinn

Before the Great Patriotic War started, the Soviet Navy's authorities took measures to strengthen their fleet. Unfinished heavy cruiser Lützow was purchased from Germany in 1940 and renamed Petropavlovsk. The ship, which was in a state of 70% completion, participated in the Siege of Leningrad. She was renamed Tallinn, and it was planned to complete her after the war, adding mechanisms from cruiser Seydlitz and 180 mm guns, but those plans never came to fruition.

Tiger '59

In 1941, two "improved Fiji"-class cruisers were ordered. In 1948, it was decided to complete the ships according to a modified project by installing two 152 mm dual-purpose mounts. HMS Tiger was laid down in October 1941. The ship was launched only in 1945, and the next year, all work on her was halted. In March 1959, Tiger entered service in a new capacity, having been converted into an anti-aircraft defense cruiser. Between 1968 and 1972, she was transformed into a helicopter carrier.

Tone

The project was based on the Mogami-class ships. To improve the ship's protection, the fifth turret was removed while the other four were moved to the bow. A large seaplane air group was placed at the aft end, and the 155 mm guns were replaced with 203 mm guns while the ship was still on the stocks. During World War II, Tone participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor, as well as in the Battles of Midway, Leyte Gulf, and many others in the Pacific theater. On July 24, 1945, she was sunk in Kure Harbor during a raid by American bombers.

Vrijheid

A post-war version of the Dutch Eendracht-class light cruiser design with an alternative main battery. The ship's main armament consists of automatic dual-purpose 120 mm guns, similar to those mounted on Friesland-class destroyers in the early 1950s.

Wichita

The design for this ship was based on Brooklyn-class cruisers in terms of their layout but featured 203 mm guns. The distance between the barrels of the guns was increased to reduce shell dispersion. It was decided to incorporate a conical shape for the barbettes instead of a cylindrical one to prevent an increase in their diameter. During World War II, USS Wichita played an active role in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. Over the course of the war, the cruiser was awarded 13 battle stars.

Wiesbaden

A hypothetical project of a light cruiser with powerful AA and torpedo armament designed for reconnaissance and air defense for ship squadrons. The cruiser's main armament consists of 128 mm dual-purpose guns developed for Kriegsmarine ships in the early 1940s.

Wukong

Wukong is the Monkey King and one of the main mythological characters in Chinese culture. He is an immortal demon who obtained extraordinary power after long years of wandering and spiritual perfection.

AL Gorizia

A Zara-class heavy cruiser from the Sardegna Empire. Although diligent, she often appears aloof or prickly to mask her true feelings. Despite her composed exterior, she is sensitive about being perceived as different due to her resilience in battle. From the Azur Lane game.

ARP Ashigara

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 3rd Myōkō-class cruiser, Ashigara. She is equipped with a specialized harpoon cannon, replacing the Super-Graviton Cannon unit. Her Mental Model—Ashigara—has a warlike personality and does not think matters over carefully. Ashigara acts as one of the Secretaries in the Student Council of the Fog along with Haguro. This warship has been modeled after Ashigara as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- Cadenza."

ARP Haguro

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 4th Myōkō-class cruiser, Haguro. Equipped with multiple thruster modules, she uses her exceptional speed and agility to overwhelm opponents. Her Mental Model—Haguro—is known for her sharp tongue and lazy personality. Haguro acts as one of the Secretaries in the Student Council of the Fog, along with Ashigara. This warship has been modeled after Haguro as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- Cadenza."

ARP Myōkō

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Myōkō-class cruisers, Myōkō. Her Mental Model—Myōkō—acts as the Student Council Vice President in Hiei's Student Council of the Fog and acts as a mediator between other Myōkō-class Mental Models. This warship has been modeled after Myōkō as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- Cadenza."

ARP Nachi

A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 2nd Myōkō-class cruiser, Nachi. Harnessing her exceptional reconnaissance ability, she can track I-401 even during her silent runs. In combat, she acts as a spotter, calculating data for Myōkō's long-range engagements. Her Mental Model—Nachi—acts as Treasurer of Hiei's Student Council of the Fog. Due to her rather placid personality, she is often swayed by her energetic colleague, Ashigara. This warship has been modeled after Nachi as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- Cadenza."

Algérie

After the construction of two series of Duquesne- and Suffren-class cruisers, built under the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty, the task given to designers was to develop a ship with enhanced armor that could withstand 155 mm shells at a distance of up to 15 km (horizontal) and 20 km (vertical). The cruiser differed from her predecessors by her shorter and wider flush-deck hull, and her propulsion was implemented according to a linear scheme. At the beginning of World War II, Algérie participated in patrol and escort missions, including escorting ships with gold.

Asturias

Ties between the Fascist regime in Italy and the Francoists strengthened after the latter claimed victory in the Spanish Civil War. These ties also manifested themselves in the field of naval construction: Spain planned to get to grips with the latest achievements in Italian shipbuilding in an effort to strengthen its fleet. Italian company Ansaldo furnished Spain with three projects for a heavy cruiser that differed from each other in the composition of their armament. One of the options included four 203 mm twin-gun mounts.

Atlanta

A light cruiser specifically designed for operations alongside destroyers. During World War II, USS Atlanta participated in the Battle of Midway and provided cover for U.S. naval task groups off the coast of the Solomon Islands. On November 12, 1942, during the Battle of Guadalcanal, the cruiser was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer, followed by several accidental hits from 203 mm shells fired by an American ship. On the following day, the cruiser was sunk on her captain's orders while being towed. Over the course of the war, the ship was awarded five battle stars.

Atlanta B

A light cruiser specifically designed for operations alongside destroyers. During World War II, USS Atlanta participated in the Battle of Midway and provided cover for U.S. naval task groups off the coast of the Solomon Islands. On November 12, 1942, during the Battle of Guadalcanal, the cruiser was struck by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer, followed by several accidental hits from 203 mm shells fired by an American ship. On the following day, the cruiser was sunk on her captain's orders while being towed. Over the course of the war, the ship was awarded five battle stars.

Belfast

HMS Belfast, the second Edinburgh-class ship, was laid down in 1936 and commissioned in 1939. At the beginning of World War II, the cruiser struck a mine, necessitating repairs until November 1942. In 1943, she escorted northern convoys and took part in the sinking of Scharnhorst in the Battle of the North Cape. In 1944, she covered the landing of Allied troops in Normandy. Between 1950 and 1952, the cruiser participated in the Korean War. Since 1978, Belfast has served as a branch of the Imperial War Museum. She's located near Tower Bridge on the Thames.

Boise

A Brooklyn-class light cruiser. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship was on a patrol mission. World War II saw her engaged in reconnaissance and escort missions, and she participated in the Battle at Cape Esperance, where she was damaged. After repairs, she headed to the Mediterranean Sea, where she covered the landings of Allied troops on Sicily and Taranto. Then, USS Boise returned to the Pacific Ocean, where she fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Surigao Strait. Over the war, the cruiser was awarded 11 battle stars. In 1951, the ship was sold to Argentina.

Chumphon

American Atlanta-class ships were designed as destroyer flotilla leaders but were mainly used as AA defense cruisers to escort aircraft carrier forces. The main caliber of these ships was represented by dual-purpose 5-inch guns. A total of 11 ships of this class were built; 2 of them were lost during World War II, and the rest were incapacitated between 1959 and 1965. In the 1960s, the Thai Navy needed ships, and given the alliance between the countries, they had a chance to consider acquiring decommissioned American cruisers.

Coronel Bolognesi

HMS Ceylon, a Crown Colony-class cruiser, served in the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the end of World War II, and in the 1950s, she participated in the Korean War and the Suez Crisis. In 1959, HMS Ceylon was sold to Peru, where she served under the name "Coronel Bolognesi" until the early 1980s.

Duca degli Abruzzi

Cruiser projects of the 1932–1933 program had a tendency to increase armor protection, which resulted in reduced speed. It led to the creation of one of the most successful projects out of the pre-war Italian cruisers. Duca degli Abruzzi was laid down in December 1933. During World War II, she participated in battles at Punta Stilo and Cape Matapan, intercepted a convoy in Operation Halberd, and saw much more action. At the end of 1941, she was hit by a torpedo and was sent to be repaired. After the war, the cruiser remained in the Italian Navy, later becoming its flagship.

Eastern Dragon

In Chinese tradition, dragons are usually depicted as long, scale-covered, snake-like creatures with four legs. Four brothers—the Kings of Dragons—each represent one of the four seas. The name of the Dragon King of the East Sea is Ào Guǎng.

Eendracht

Cruiser Kijkduin was renamed Eendracht while still on the stocks, and her armament composition was altered at the same time. Later on, the ship was captured by the Germans and renamed KH2, with the intention of her becoming part of the Kriegsmarine. After the war ended, the Netherlands continued building Eendracht under a modified project, and the cruiser was renamed De Zeven Provinciën. Former Eendracht entered service in 1953 and remained a naval asset of the Netherlands until 1975 when she was sold to Peru. There, she served as Aguirre and Almirante Grau up until 1999.

Fiji

The British Navy required light cruisers, so the Town class was realigned. The lead cruiser of the project—HMS Fiji—entered service in 1940. During her first operation, the ship was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine and was subsequently sent for repairs. In 1941, she was transferred to Force H in Gibraltar and then to the Mediterranean Fleet. In May 1941, she helped defend Crete from the landing of German troops. On May 22, Fiji was hit by two German bombers and sank.

Flint

USS Flint belonged to the improved Atlanta subclass, also known as the Oakland class. During World War II, this ship provided cover for aircraft carriers during the landing on Luzon as well as air raids on Taiwan, Tokyo, and Kyūshū. She also provided anti-aircraft support for U.S. Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. After the end of World War II, USS Flint transported service members from the Pacific Ocean to the U.S.

Francesco Ferruccio

The project of a "long-range light cruiser" was developed as part of a program that involved the construction of several dozen ships of various types for Italian Navy operations in the Indian Ocean. One of the first sketches of an 8,000-ton cruiser was an unusual-looking ship with 152 mm guns housed in quadruple-gun turrets. Among her other features were a long operational range (above 27,000 km) and 90 mm dual-purpose guns that were designed in 1939.

Gambia

A Fiji-class light cruiser, the construction of which commenced shortly before the outbreak of World War II. She was commissioned in 1942 and saw action in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and European operations. In September 1943, she was transferred to the Royal New Zealand Navy. On September 2, 1945, HMNZS Gambia represented New Zealand at the Japanese surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay. After the war, she returned to the British Royal Navy, serving from 1946 until her decommissioning in 1968.

Gorizia

Gorizia, a Zara-class cruiser, was laid down in 1930. During the Spanish Civil War, she evacuated Italian citizens and participated in the occupation of Albania in 1939. During World War II, she participated in attacks on British convoys; was involved in battles at Punta Stilo, Cape Teulada, and the Gulf of Sirte; and escorted Italian convoys to Africa.

Helena

The Brooklyn-class design, based on the hull of cruiser New Orleans, was developed taking into account the limitations of the London Naval Treaty and the characteristics of the Mogami class under construction in Japan. Later, two cruisers of an improved design were ordered, one of which was USS Helena. At the beginning of World War II, she served in the Pacific Ocean. Helena sustained damage during the raid on Pearl Harbor but went on to take part in significant engagements such as the Battle of Cape Esperance and the fighting at Guadalcanal; however, the ship was ultimately lost on July 6, 1943, during the Battle of Kula Gulf.

Indianapolis

USS Indianapolis, the second cruiser of the Portland class, participated in the New Guinea campaign and the Aleutian Islands campaign during World War II. Later, the ship participated in various landings, including those on Kwajalein, Saipan, and the Mariana and Palau Islands. She also provided cover for raids on Tokyo and took part in the assault landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Tragically, on July 30, 1945, the ship was struck by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine and sank rapidly. The surviving crew spent several days in the water, even enduring shark attacks. Over the course of World War II, the ship was awarded 10 battle stars.

Lazo

The development of Project 68 began in 1937 as part of a plan to build light cruisers of a new class. It was planned to build 26 cruisers of this class between 1938 and 1947; however, not a single ship out of the seven laid down had been completed by the time World War II shook the Soviet Union. Two cruisers under construction in Mykolaiv were blown up by the Germans during their retreat.

Lazo B

The development of Project 68 began in 1937 as part of a plan to build light cruisers of a new class. It was planned to build 26 cruisers of this class between 1938 and 1947; however, not a single ship out of the seven laid down had been completed by the time World War II shook the Soviet Union. Two cruisers under construction in Mykolaiv were blown up by the Germans during their retreat.

Maya

Takao-class cruiser. She participated in the Sino-Japanese War, escorting transport ships. During World War II, she supported assault groups on the Philippine and Aleutian Islands, and she also participated in the Battles of the Eastern Solomons, the Santa Cruz Islands, the Commander Islands, and the Philippine Sea. On October 23, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Maya was torpedoed by submarine USS Dace and quickly sank.

Myōkō

Instead of increasing the number of torpedo launchers for the new cruisers, the number of main battery turrets was increased to five, and the anti-torpedo protection was enhanced by the introduction of longitudinal bulkheads. The thickness of the armor belt was also increased, and the anti-aircraft weaponry was reinforced. During the Sino-Japanese War, Myōkō participated in the landing on Hainan Island. During World War II, the ship fought in the Java, Coral, and Philippine Seas, and she participated in the Battles of Midway, Solomon Islands, and Leyte Gulf.

München

The German plan provided for the presence of thirteen light cruisers, six of which had already been built by the beginning of 1939. There were plans to add six more cruisers with an enhanced design. Unlike the preceding classes, they were supposed to have an improved range and higher speed. In 1938 and 1939, six ships were ordered, two of which were laid down in Kiel and Wilhelmshaven in 1938. In September 1939, the construction of the ships was canceled due to the outbreak of World War II, and all laid-down cruisers were demolished on the stocks.

München B

The German plan provided for the presence of thirteen light cruisers, six of which had already been built by the beginning of 1939. There were plans to add six more cruisers with an enhanced design. Unlike the preceding classes, they were supposed to have an improved range and higher speed. In 1938 and 1939, six ships were ordered, two of which were laid down in Kiel and Wilhelmshaven in 1938. In September 1939, the construction of the ships was canceled due to the outbreak of World War II, and all laid-down cruisers were demolished on the stocks.

New Orleans

Compared to her predecessor, the new cruiser had a shorter hull because of the linear arrangement of the power plant. This arrangement allowed for increased thickness of the armor belt at the waterline. USS New Orleans participated in the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway, then served in the campaign off the Solomon Islands. During the battle off Cape Tassafaronga, a torpedo hit caused an explosion that severed part of her bow. After repairs, the ship participated in the landings on Saipan, in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the invasion of Okinawa. Over the course of the war, the ship was awarded 17 battle stars.

Nueve de Julio

Brooklyn-class light cruiser USS Boise was laid down in 1935 at the Newport News shipyard. The ship participated in World War II, where she received 11 battle stars: in the battle of Cape Esperance, in the landings on Sicily and Taranto, and in campaigns in New Guinea and the Philippines. In January 1951, the cruiser was sold to Argentina and renamed Nueve de Julio (Spanish for "ninth of July") in honor of Argentina's Independence Day. In 1955, the ship participated in the liberation revolution that put an end to the Peronist rule. After the end of her service, Nueve de Julio was used as a guardship and floating barracks. Later, there were plans to convert her into a museum ship in the United States.

Omono

The development of the Ōyodo-class cruisers—the flagships of submarine squadrons—into full-fledged light cruisers with four triple-gun turrets that housed 155 mm guns. Unlike her predecessors, the ship had no aft-end hangar, the catapult was moved to the center, two torpedo launchers were added, and her AA defenses were enhanced.

River Gambra

A light cruiser with a tight layout, driven by the goal of maximizing armament within a limited displacement. Essentially, the design was conceived as a smaller, more cost-effective version of the British Town-class cruisers while maintaining comparable firepower.

Shchors

The Major Naval Shipbuilding Program of 1936 included the development of squadron escort cruisers; their main task was to protect battleships from enemy light forces. The Leningrad Design Institute proposed a preliminary design of a new light cruiser in 1937. The ship borrowed the overall gun arrangement, hull silhouette, layout, and propulsion unit from Project 26. A change of leadership in the Soviet Navy and the revision of the program for the construction of a "big fleet" prevented the project from being implemented.

Southern Dragon

In Chinese tradition, dragons are usually depicted as long, scale-covered, snake-like creatures with four legs. Four brothers—the Kings of Dragons—each represent one of the four seas. The name of the Dragon King of the South Sea is Ào Qin.

Surrey

A cruiser named Surrey was initially meant to be the third Norfolk-class ship. But it was the fourth series of cruisers scheduled for construction as part of the 1928 program that eventually received that name. Unlike their predecessors, these ships had proper belt armor and were supposed to enter service in 1932. In the lead-up to the London Naval Conference, the laying down of ships was suspended and later canceled due to the changing priorities of the British Navy.

Tokachi

The armament of the scout cruisers originally included six 140 mm twin-gun turrets, but the project was later revised. In the 1930s, the Furutaka-class cruisers were rebuilt following the pattern of the Aoba-class cruisers and received three twin-gun turrets. If this hadn't happened, such cruisers would most likely have been turned into anti-aircraft defense ships during World War II with 127 mm dual-purpose guns in twin-gun mounts.

Toulon

After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, France had the right to build new battleships to replace their old ones. In the 1920s, the design of a new ship class began. These ships could have been classified as battlecruisers or "large" cruisers in terms of their characteristics. The first project for a ship of this type was a cruiser with a displacement of 17,500 tons, armed with eight 305 mm guns in two quadruple-gun turrets.

Uganda

Fiji-class light cruisers were built in Great Britain in two groups. The project combined good firepower, long operational range, and decent protection with minimal displacement. The second group of cruisers, to which Uganda belonged, had enhanced AA defenses at the cost of having fewer main battery turrets. During World War II, Uganda took part in the landings of Allied forces in Sicily and Italy. In the fall of 1944, she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and later operated in the Pacific Ocean.

Weimar

German engineers considered several weaponry options when developing 10,000-ton ships. The lightest of the projects under consideration was the I/10 project, with eight 210 mm guns housed in four turrets. At the same time, the first modern German light cruisers carried 150 mm triple-gun turrets. The size and layout of the I/10 project allowed for the use of four such turrets in place of 210 mm gun mounts.

Yorck

Under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was permitted to retain six aging battleships of the Deutschland and Braunschweig classes. Upon reaching their designated age limits, these vessels could be replaced with ships weighing no more than 10,000 tons in displacement. In the 1920s, the heads of the Navy initiated extensive research into future ships to replace the old battleships. Several variants were proposed, including a design resembling the "Washington" cruisers. This particular project envisioned the use of eight 8-inch guns. The project was never implemented, but its further development led to the emergence of "pocket battleships."

Zara

Under the 1928–1929 program, four cruisers of the new Zara class featuring a 150 mm armor belt were to be built to counter the French cruisers, which had 203 mm artillery. Lead ship Zara was laid down in 1929. Three years later, she entered service and became the flagship of the 1st Squadron. The cruiser led the cover of the Italian landing force in Durres. During World War II, she participated in the battle near Punta Stilo, where she was attacked by her own air force. In a battle near Cape Matapan, Zara was attacked by British forces and sunk by destroyer HMS Jervis.

Admiral Graf Spee

Admiral Graf Spee differed from other Deutschland-class "pocket battleships" with her larger dimensions and improved armor. With the outbreak of World War II, the ship set out on her first and last raid to the Atlantic, where she managed to capture and sink several British merchant ships. The ship engaged British cruisers Exeter, Ajax, and Achilles in a battle near La Plata and headed for Montevideo to effect repairs. After receiving erroneous intel that the British ships had amassed and were waiting at the port exit, the commander of Admiral Graf Spee ordered the ship to be scuttled.

Admiral Makarov

Light cruiser Nürnberg, a further development of the Königsberg- and Leipzig-class cruisers, was laid down in December 1933. The ship participated in the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1937, as well as in the annexation of Memel in 1939. During World War II, the cruiser participated in mine-laying operations and escorted transports to Norway. In 1945, the ship capitulated in the port of Copenhagen and was transferred to the Soviet Union as part of the war reparations. The ship served in the 32nd Cruiser Division under the name of Admiral Makarov.

Almirante Cochrane

In 1937, the Chilean government planned to order the construction of a cruiser at British or Italian shipyards. At that time, the most modern Italian ships of a suitable type were cruisers belonging to the Duca degli Abruzzi class. If a ship had been ordered from Italy, the Chilean Navy would have received a ship identical or close to cruisers of this class.

Aoba

The Aoba-class cruisers were originally intended to be identical to the Furutaka class, but a number of changes were made to the design by the order of the Navy's General Staff. New 120 mm anti-aircraft guns were mounted instead of 76 mm ones, and a catapult for seaplanes was added between the stern superstructure and the turret. Aoba actively participated in World War II: She landed troops on Guam and Wake, escorted convoys, and fought in the Battles of the Coral Sea, Savo Island, and Cape Esperance. On July 24, 1945, she was sunk in Kure Harbor by an Allied bomber force.

Baleares

In 1926, Spain ordered two modern "Washington Treaty" cruisers. Vickers-Armstrong created a project based on County-class cruisers with reinforced AA defenses and armor protection. The cruisers were named Canarias and Baleares after the major Spanish archipelagos of the same name. The construction was delayed, but the Nationalists who seized the shipyards forced the ships' construction to speed up until completion. Baleares participated in the offensive against Málaga and in the hunt for transport ships; she carried out raids on coastal fortifications and bombarded cities. The cruiser was sunk by Republican destroyers in the Battle of Cape Palos.

Budyonny

In 1940, a light cruiser design was commissioned. Its main purpose was to support destroyers in attack, reconnaissance, patrol, and raiding operations. To meet these aims, it was necessary to incorporate strong armor, advantageous positioning of all types of artillery, high speed, and high survivability. Two draft designs were presented—with six and nine 152 mm main guns. The resulting project was pursued but was never implemented due to the outbreak of World War II.

Canarias

After signing the Washington Naval Treaty, which specified the maximum characteristics of cruisers, the leading naval powers started building heavy cruisers. Spain, too, strived to keep its fleet effective and modern. In 1928, two cruisers of a new class were laid down. They were named Canarias and Baleares after large Spanish archipelagos. Canarias was the most powerful ship involved in the Spanish Civil War. She took part in the Battle of Cape Spartel, hunted for Republican cargo ships, and attacked coastal fortifications. After the war, Canarias remained the flagship of the Spanish Navy for 40 years.

Dallas

In order to meet the restrictions on the total displacement of light cruisers imposed by the London Naval Treaty, these ships were planned to be built according to a reduced and lighter design. One of the proposed options was a ship with a displacement of 8,000 tons, equipped with four twin-gun turrets.

De Grasse

A cruiser based on the improved design of the La Galissonnière class. The ship had a different propulsion unit configuration and more advanced superstructures. The position of AA artillery was also improved. Cruiser De Grasse was laid down a few days before the outbreak of World War II.

Devonshire

As part of the development of cruisers for protecting trade routes, five projects were presented in 1923. All ships built under the chosen project had barely any armor. As a result, some of the cruisers received a full-fledged armored belt between 1936 and 1941. HMS Devonshire was laid down in 1926. With the outbreak of World War II, she served in the Home Fleet and participated in the hunt for German raiders and the Norwegian campaign, evacuating the Norwegian king. In 1942, the ship covered the landing of Allied troops in Madagascar and later escorted convoys to Australia.

Dido

After the signing of the London Treaty, a discussion started about small naval cruisers. In 1936, a project featuring five rapid-firing 134 mm twin mounts was presented. HMS Dido, the lead ship of the series, entered service in September 1940. At the beginning of World War II, she escorted convoys in the Atlantic and then relocated to the Mediterranean. The cruiser participated in the second battle in the Gulf of Sirte in 1942, in the landings in Sicily in 1943, and served off the south coast of France in 1944. In 1945, she escorted Arctic convoys and supported strikes off the coast of Norway.

Duca d'Aosta

Ships of the 1931–1933 program were built by the Montecuccoli design, which was modified to increase its defenses. The weight of the armor increased to 1,700 tons, and this also increased the displacement. The propulsion unit was reinforced to maintain speed. Emanuele Filiberto Duca d'Aosta was laid down in 1932. After Italy entered World War II, the ship served in the Mediterranean Sea; fought in the battles of Punta Stilo and the Gulf of Sirte; and participated in patrol, convoy, and raiding operations. After the war, the cruiser was transferred to the U.S.S.R. and served in the Black Sea Fleet under the name "Kerch."

Dupleix

Suffren-class heavy cruiser. An order was given to reinforce the armor to protect her from 155 mm shells at distances of up to 18,000 m. After joining the ranks, Dupleix was assigned to the 1st Light Division of the 1st Squadron in Toulon, and she was later transferred to the 1st Cruiser Division. With the outbreak of hostilities, the cruiser participated in patrol and escort missions, as well as in raids on Genoa. After the capitulation of France, Dupleix made almost no trips out to sea.

Elli

Cruiser Eugenio di Savoia was laid down at the Ansaldo shipyard in Genoa in July 1933 and commissioned in January 1936. The cruiser is noted for participating in the blockade of the Spanish Republic and circumnavigating the world. During World War II, the ship actively engaged in military operations in the Mediterranean, including the Battle of Calabria and attacks on Maltese convoys. At the end of 1942, the cruiser was damaged by American aircraft. After the surrender of Italy, she was used as a training ship. In 1951, Eugenio di Savoia was transferred to Greece, where, under the name of Elli, she became the flagship of the Royal Hellenic Navy and the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of Hellenic Fleet. From 1952 through 1958, the cruiser was used for making official visits by the King of Greece.

Gokase

Per the navy replenishment program, plans were made to build cruisers to lead the Shimakaze-class destroyer flotillas. The Agano-class cruisers became the basis for a project that differed from its predecessor in the increased number of main battery turrets, as well as in the strengthened propulsion unit and AA defenses. After the Battle of Midway, the program was adjusted, and in June 1943, the construction order was canceled.

HSF Admiral Graf Spee

Deutschland-class training ship of the Wilhelmshaven Marine High School. In the anime, the commander of the ship is Thea Kreutzer, and the vice commander is Wilhelmina. She has 28 cm guns mounted on a hull with a displacement equivalent to that of a training cruiser. Her diesel propulsion gives her an extensive cruising range, and this makes her a valuable asset for operations in far-flung locations. In the High School Fleet anime series, she is often used for long-distance voyages.

Hobart

Originally named Apollo, this warship was one of three ships constructed in Britain following the "improved Leander" design. She deviated from the prototype in her different powerplant layout and silhouette. In 1939, she joined the Royal Australian Navy and was renamed HMAS Hobart. During World War II, the cruiser participated in the Mediterranean campaign, in combat operations off the coast of Somalia, and in operations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. HMAS Hobart was also present at the signing ceremony of Japan's surrender in Tokyo Bay.

Huanghe

After Chinese cruiser Chungking was sunk by Kuomintang aircraft, the People's Republic of China's government attempted to restore her. The hull was raised and towed to Dalian, where it was inspected by a Soviet commission. The most balanced of the proposed upgrade projects suggested replacing available weapons with Soviet ones while maintaining the total number and caliber of artillery. At the same time, it was proposed to substitute the old gun mounts with modern ones that could significantly increase the cruiser's combat capabilities. In 1959, the ship's name was changed to Huanghe, but the recall of all Soviet specialists from China prevented the cruiser from being upgraded, and she was scrapped a few years later.

Kijkduin

In 1935, the government of the Netherlands approved the decision to build "superlight" cruisers. De Ruyter was used as a prototype for them. The first ship of the two was named Kijkduin and was laid down in 1939. It was initially planned to arm the cruisers with eight guns distributed among four turrets, but the composition of the armament was later reconsidered. World War II and the occupation of the Netherlands slowed down the construction—it meant that the new cruisers were completed under an extensively modified project and didn't enter service until the 1950s.

La Galissonnière

After the signing of the London Naval Treaty, France began developing a new class of cruisers. The technical specifications included protection from 138.6 mm shells at a distance of more than 9,000 m and from 152 mm shells at a distance of more than 14,000 m. The armament comprised nine 152 mm guns. During World War II, La Galissonnière patrolled the coast of Tunisia and provided cover for battleship Provence during Operation Catapult.

Leander

In 1928, the development of a reconnaissance cruiser that should act in tandem with a fleet commenced. The ship was tasked with leading destroyers and protecting sea communications. HMS Leander was laid down in 1930 and entered service in March 1933 as part of the New Zealand Division. During World War II, Leander intercepted hostile ships in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and she operated in the Mediterranean during the Syria-Lebanon campaign. The cruiser was hit by a torpedo during the Battle of Kolombangara in 1943 and subsequently remained under repair until the end of the war.

Leipzig

In contrast to the preceding ships, cruiser Leipzig underwent notable modifications to her power plant, incorporating a central shaft driven by diesel engines only and bringing all turrets back to the centerline. With the outbreak of World War II, the ship participated in minelaying and patrols. In December 1939, Leipzig was struck by a torpedo fired by British submarine Salmon. During 1941 and 1942, the cruiser provided support during the Baltic offensive, but in October 1944, she collided with Prinz Eugen and suffered severe damage.

London

HMS London, the lead ship in the second series of County-class cruisers, was laid down in 1926 and commissioned in 1929. Before the start of World War II, London served as the flagship of the 1st Cruiser Squadron. During the war, she was involved in the pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck and carried out convoy protection duties in the North Atlantic. Following a refit in 1943, London was assigned to the Eastern Fleet, and when the war came to an end, she served on the China Station.

Molotov

In 1937, the new Project 26bis received a modified superstructure, improved armor, and a new fire-control system. Built under this project, cruiser Molotov was commissioned in June 1941. During World War II, she repelled air attacks in Sevastopol, participated in the Kerch landing operation, and played a part in the defense of Sevastopol. After being hit by a German torpedo in 1942, Molotov was repaired in Poti and later transferred to the Black Sea Fleet.

Montcalm

As one of six light cruisers of the La Galissonnière class, Montcalm stood as the most modern example of her ship type in the French Navy at the onset of World War II. In the initial months of the war, she operated in the North Atlantic and took part in the Norwegian campaign. In 1943, the ship underwent modernization in the U.S. that enhanced her air defenses and radio equipment. In June 1944, Montcalm covered the Allied landings in Normandy in the Omaha sector. Later in the war, the cruiser participated in the liberation of Southern France.

Mysore

HMS Nigeria, a Fiji-class cruiser, was commissioned in 1940. A year later, she was made flagship of Task Force K, which operated in polar waters. In 1942, the cruiser moved to the Mediterranean, where she was engaged in escorting Maltese convoys. Starting the following year, Nigeria served in the Far East and off the coast of South Africa. In 1954, the ship was sold to India and renamed Mysore. She was immediately made flagship of the Indian fleet. In 1971, she was engaged in the Indo-Pakistani War and led the attack at the port of Karachi.

Nürnberg

Nürnberg differed from her predecessors by having more advanced superstructures and certain changes to her armor. With the outbreak of World War II, the cruiser was laying minefields in the North Sea; however, during one such operation, she fell prey to a British submarine that torpedoed the ship. After the war, Nürnberg was transferred to the Soviet Union, where she received the name "Admiral Makarov."

Orion '44

A Leander-class light cruiser geared to function as a scout within a squadron, yet equally adept at operating independently. Orion '44 spent most of her combat career in the Mediterranean. By the end of World War II, she had earned high honors as one of the most esteemed ships in the Royal Navy. The cruiser took part in the battles of Calabria and Cape Matapan, the battle for Crete, and the defense of Malta. In 1943 and 1944, she covered the Allied landing operations in Sicily, Italy, Southern France, and Greece. In June 1944, on D-Day, the cruiser was the first warship to open fire on enemy positions in Normandy.

Pensacola

The first cruisers of the U.S. Navy built in accordance with the guidelines outlined by the Washington Naval Treaty. To ensure sufficient firepower, ten 203 mm guns were distributed among four turrets. Due to the narrow hull, triple-gun turrets were mounted in an elevated position. During World War II, USS Pensacola played a significant role in the Battle of Midway as an escort for aircraft carriers Yorktown and Enterprise. She later participated in the campaign in the Solomon Islands, serving as an escort for aircraft carrier Hornet. During the course of the war, the ship was awarded 13 battle stars.

Perth

One of three ships built for the Royal Navy under the program of enhanced versions of Leander-class cruisers. Perth was handed over to the Australian Navy in 1939. In August of the same year, the ship represented Australia at the New York World's Fair. Perth returned to Australia at the beginning of World War II and was transferred to the Mediterranean from there. Once there, she was engaged in escorting Maltese convoys and protecting Greek waters. Later, Perth returned to Australia again, joined the ABDA squadron, and took part in the Battle of the Java Sea.

Rahmat

British Dido-class cruisers were built primarily to provide anti-aircraft defenses for task forces. For these purposes, twin mounts of dual-purpose 5.25-inch guns were chosen as their main armament. In total, 11 ships of this class were constructed, along with another 5 cruisers built under an improved project. In the 1940s and 1950s, some of the ships were sold to New Zealand and Pakistan, while the rest were sold for scrap. After the war, the Malaysian Navy received several ships, including from Great Britain. It's conceivable that Malaysia might have also considered purchasing these ships.

Trento

After World War I, the Italian armored cruisers, built at the beginning of the 20th century, became inadequate for the tasks at hand. Therefore, after determining the requirements of the Washington Naval Conference, the design of a new cruiser began. Two ships with high speed and 70 mm armor belts formed the Trento class. The lead cruiser was laid down in 1925. At the beginning of World War II, she saw action at Punta Stilo, Cape Teulada, and Cape Matapan. In all of her battles, Trento neither caused any damage to the enemy nor received any.

Agano

The design of the Agano-class cruisers began in the second half of the 1930s. Their main purpose was reconnaissance, so the cruisers primarily required high speed, which necessitated weakening their armor. Their armament consisted of six 152 mm guns in three turrets. During World War II, cruiser Agano participated in escort and patrol operations and also took part in the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay. On February 17, 1944, the cruiser was sunk by submarine USS Skate while en route for repairs.

Celebes

The third Java-class cruiser was laid down in Schiedam in June 1917, and she should have become the flagship of the Dutch Navy in the East Indies. It was planned to finalize her construction in 1920; however, due to the economic blockade by England and the lack of resources during wartime, the shipbuilding process had significantly slowed down. The construction of Celebes was never actually finished.

Chungking

HMS Aurora, a British Arethusa-class light cruiser, was built in Portsmouth between 1935 and 1937. The ship participated in the Norwegian campaign and the hunt for Bismarck, intercepted Italian convoys in the Mediterranean, and covered the landings of Allied forces in Africa, Sicily, and France. In 1948, the cruiser was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she received the name Chungking and was made their flagship. On February 25, 1949, the cruiser and her entire crew sided with the Communist Party of China, but a month later, the ship was sunk by Kuomintang aviation. After the civil war, the cruiser was raised, but plans to repair and upgrade her were never implemented.

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