| Article number: | 10.11.051 |
Keel laid on 16 September 1933 at Wilton‑Fijenoord in Schiedam; launched 11 March 1935; commissioned 3 October 1936
Designed as a light cruiser (officially ‘flotilla leader’) in difficult times — budget cuts and pacifism dictated the choice for lighter armament and armour
Equipped with centerline turrets: three twin Mk 9 (15 cm) and one single Mk 10 turret, total 7×150 mm
| Feature | Specification |
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| Displacement | 6 442 t standard; 7 822 t full load |
| Dimensions | L ≈ 170.9 m × B 15.7 m × D 4.9–5.1 m |
| Propulsion | 6 × Yarrow-boilers, 3 × Parsons turbines → ≈66 000–68 000 hp; 2 propellers; 32 kn top speed |
| Range | Approximately 6 800 NM at 12 kn + fuel tank 1 300 ton |
| Armour | Belt: 30–50 mm; deck: 30–33 mm; turrets: 30–100 mm |
Main Armament: 3×2 × 150 mm Mk 9 + 1×150 mm Mk 10
Anti-aircraft: 5×2 Bofors 40 mm and 4×2 12.7 mm Browning machine guns on aft ship
Fire Control: Advanced Hazemeyer system with stabilisation and optical/radio rangefinders
Air Reconnaissance: Heinkel-K8 catapult with 2 Fokker C.XI-W seaplanes (one active normally)
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Drawing Number |
10.11.051 |
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Description |
HrMs cruiser "De Ruyter" (1936) |
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Quality |
frames; side view; deck plan; some superstructure details |
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Scale |
1 : 500 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
35 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 34.2 cm |
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Remarks |