Allied Warships

Light cruisers

Brooklyn class

7 ships


The light cruiser USS Nashville (CL 43) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement9700 BRT 
Length608 feet 
Complement868 men 
Armament15 6"/47 guns (5x3).
8 x 5"/25 DP guns (8x1).
8 x 0.5" AA.
4 Aircraft. 
Max speed32.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts 
Power100000 SHP 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the Brooklyn class

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USS Brooklyn (CL 40)
USS Honolulu (CL 48)
USS Nashville (CL 43)
USS Philadelphia (CL 41)
USS Phoenix (CL 46)
USS Savannah (CL 42)
USS Boise (CL 47)


7 Light cruisers of the Brooklyn class.

See all US Navy Light cruiser classes.


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