Allied Warships


Battlecruisers

Admiral class

1 ship


The Admiral class battlecruiser HMS Hood. She was lost on 24 May 1941.

Technical information

TypeBattlecruiser
Displacement42100 BRT 
Length860.5 feet (oa) 
Complement1341 men 
Armament1939;
8 15" guns (4x2)
10 5.5" guns (10x1)
8 4" AA guns (4x2)
24 2pdr AA (3x8)
20 .5" AA (5x4) 
Max speed31 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power144000 SHP 
Notes on classAll 5.5" guns were landed during a refit at Devonport Dockyard during April/May 1940 and three more twin 4" AA gun turrets were shipped instead. 


All ships of the Admiral class:

Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS Hood (51) (lost 24 May 1941)

1 battlecruiser of the Admiral class lost.


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