The anti-aircraft cruiser USS Atlanta (i) (CL 51) of the US Navy. She was lost on 13 Nov 1942.
Technical information
| Type | Anti-aircraft cruiser |
| Displacement | 8340 BRT |
| Length | 541 feet |
| Complement | 673 men |
| Armament | 16 5"/38 DP guns (8x2). 12 1.1" AA (3x4). 6 20 mm AA. 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (2x4). |
| Max speed | 32.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 75000 SHP |
| Notes on class | Intended to replace the aging Omaha-class light cruisers. |
All ships of the Atlanta class
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 | USS Atlanta (i) (CL 51) | Lost on 13 Nov 1942 |
| USS Juneau (CL 52) | Lost on 13 Nov 1942 | |
| USS San Diego (CL 53) | ||
| USS San Juan (CL 54) | ||
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US Navy (more on See all Anti-aircraft cruiser classes.
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