Neuve de Julio (CV-1939)
Hulls number four and six (with eight and nine) of the Santa Cruz class were
earmarked to be built as aircraft carriers. The two ships were named for
Argentinian National Days, Veintisiete Noviembre and Neuve de
Julio. In the ten years of running the 25 de Mayo, the Argentinians had learnt a
lot about what their next aircraft carriers should have.
The Neuve de Julio was supposed to be lead ship of a four ship class but the
other 2 were cancelled as funds ran out. Being of a purpose built aircraft carrier when compared to the 25 de Mayo,
the Neuve de Julio carried more aircraft on a ship of smaller size. The aircraft
were the latest naval aircraft designs being produced by Argentina from designs
purchased from the Germanic States.
Above - JU87-C basic carrier borne dive-bomber. Below JU87-E torpedo
bomber with extra hard points and uprated engine.
| Displacement | 28,500 tons std, 34,400 full load |
| Length | 737 ft |
| Breadth | 98 ft (hull) 122 ft flight deck |
| Draught | 27.5 ft |
| Machinery | 2 shaft Steam Turbines 130,000shp |
| Speed | 31 knots |
| Range | 8000 miles at 18 knots |
| Armour | 88mm belt, 88mm side, 100mm magazines |
| Armament | 16 x 88mm/L56-36 (8x2) 32 x 37mm (16x2) 24 x 20mm (5x4, 4x1) |
| Aircraft | 56 |
| Torpedoes | nil |
| Complement | 1740 |
| Notes | Neuve de Julio Veintisiete Noviembre |
Previous drawing of Neuve de Julio type aircraft carrier.