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USS Protector CL-54 1942 Heavy Cruiser

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History

USS Protector CL-54 (1941) — A Naval Powerhouse
Commissioned in 1941, the USS Protector CL-54 was a formidable light cruiser designed to dominate the seas with precision and strength. With a sleek length of nearly 176 meters and a beam of 21.5 meters, this vessel balanced agility with firepower. Its impressive displacement of 9,763 tons and buoyancy rating of over 24,000 tons ensured stability even in the roughest waters.

Powered by a robust 39,620 horsepower engine, the Protector could swiftly maneuver through combat zones, supported by an array of advanced weaponry. From reconnaissance seaplanes to anti-aircraft guns and torpedo tubes, the ship was equipped for both offensive and defensive operations. Its armament included the iconic Vought OS2U-1 Kingfisher aircraft and a mix of American naval artillery, making it a versatile asset in the U.S. fleet during World War II.

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USS Protector CL-54 Specifications
Attribute Details
Part Count (3386) / 3546
Displacement 9,763 tons
Buoyancy 24,603.1 tons
Length 175.9 meters
Beam 21.5 meters
Height 41.5 meters
Power 39,620 horsepower
Armament - 4× Vought OS2U-1 'Kingfisher' Recon Seaplanes
- 21× 20mm "Oerlikon" Anti-Air Guns
- 2× 127mm/38 Mark 12 (Mark 29 Twin Mount, St. Louis)
- 8× 127mm/25 Turret (Mark 13 Mount)
- 8× 40mm/56 Bofors (Mark 1 Twin Mount)
- 2× 533mm Mark 14 Quintuple Torpedo Tubes
- 3× 203mm/55 Mark 9 (Twin Turret, Lexington class)

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Advantages:

- Good Protection

- Excellent Secondary Battery

- Good Anti Air Defence

- Torpedos available

- High Caliber Main Guns

Disadvantages:

- Slow Speed

- Few main Battery Guns

- Big Zitadel