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HMSWS CL04 - Karlskrona 1952

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History

The HMSWS CL04 Karlskrona was a formidable naval vessel launched in 1952, showcasing Swedish engineering at its finest. With a sleek length of 161.5 meters and a beam of 16.8 meters, this cruiser balanced power and agility. Its displacement of 9,148 tons and buoyancy rating of over 23,000 tons made it a stable and resilient presence on the seas.

Powered by an impressive 44,148 horsepower, the Karlskrona was built for speed and endurance. Its armament was equally impressive, featuring a mix of heavy artillery, torpedoes, and anti-aircraft defenses. The ship was equipped with twin 152mm turrets, triple 533mm torpedo launchers, and a suite of Bofors and Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns, ensuring it could hold its own in any maritime conflict.

This vessel stood as a testament to mid-20th-century naval innovation, blending firepower, durability, and Swedish craftsmanship.

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Specification / Armament

| Category
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| Part Count (2613) 2674
| Displacement 9,148 t
| Buoyancy 23,034.8 t
| Length 161.5 m
| Beam 16.8 m
| Height 22.5 m
| Power 44,148 hp
| Armament 6x 152mm/53 Model 1942 (Twin Turret)
I 4x 76mm Dualpurpose Guns
| 2x 533mm Torped m/40 (Triple)
| 5x 20mm "Oerlikon" Anti-Air Gun
| 5x 40mm/60 Bofors Anti-Air Gun (IV)
| 2x Lvkan m/28 Bofors Anti-Air Gun
| 6x 40mm L70 Bofors Anti-Air Gun


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ADVANTAGES:

- Good Speed and Agility

- Great Accuracy

- Quick Reloading Guns

- Exellent Anti-Aircraft Defence



DISADVANTAGES:

- Weak Protection (Beside Armor Belt)

- Mediocre firepower for her Class

- Weak Secondary Battery (against surface Targets)

- Low Salvo Volume