Allied Warships

Heavy cruisers

Duquesne class

2 ships

Technical information

TypeHeavy cruiser
Displacement10000 BRT 
Length191 meters 
Complement605 men 
Armament8 8"/50 guns (4x2).
8 3"/50 AA guns (8x1).
8 37mm AA (4x2).
12 13mm AA (3x4).
6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2×3).
2 aircraft, 1 catapult. 
Max speed33.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power120000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Duquesne class


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Duquesne
Tourville


2 Heavy cruisers of the Duquesne class.

See all Heavy cruiser classes.


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