Allied Warships

Light cruisers

Emile Bertin class

1 ship

Technical information

TypeLight cruiser
Displacement5886 BRT 
Length177 meters 
Complement567 men 
Armament9 6.1" guns (3x3).
4 3" AA guns (1x2, 2x1).
8 37 mm AA. (4x2).
8 13 mm AA. (4x2).
6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2x3).
200 mines. 2 aircraft, 1 catapult. 
Max speed34 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts. 
Power102000 SHP 
Notes on classThe ship's maximum speed is reported to have been more than 40 knots. 

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