KM Moltke (CB-1939)

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The Moltke class large cruisers were identical through the 6 ships except for the main armaments where 1 group had 8x12", another 8x11" and the last 12x8.2". The first two groups utilised turrets removed from the old battleships of the Westfallen and Kaiser/Konig types. With a power and grace that only cruisers have they benefitted from being built under the no limits era.

With a good anti-aircraft armament with the tri-axially mounted 4.1" then 37mm and 20mm for the lighter weapons. The ships best feature was the 4 triple sets of 21" torpedo tubes but these also had a set of reloads.

The two groups with reconditioned turrets were finished quicker than the purpose built triple 8.2" armed group. Built to act as raiders if required the ships all had aircraft handling facilities and the mixed turbine/diesel engines for long range cruising.

I recently redrew the German triple 8.2" guns for the South American challenge. So I decided I would upgrade the Prinz Eugen drawing (below) while I was at it.

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