Atlanta class

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The Atlanta class was a group of U.S. Navy light cruisers of World War II designed primarily for anti-aircraft and destroyer-leader roles, characterized by their heavy dual-purpose gun armament.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Navy cruiser class
light cruiser class
warship class
armamentRole anti-aircraft defense
surface engagement against destroyers
classification AA cruiser
conflict World War II
constructionMaterial steel
country United States of America
surface form: United States
countryOfOrigin United States of America
designedAs anti-aircraft cruiser
destroyer leader
designGoal high speed
high volume of anti-aircraft fire
era World War II era
hullClassificationSymbol CL
leadShip USS Atlanta (CL-51) NERFINISHED
militaryBranch United States Navy
namedAfter USS Atlanta (CL-51) NERFINISHED
navalArchitectureFeature relatively narrow beam
tall superstructure with multiple gun mounts
navy United States Navy NERFINISHED
notableFeature heavy dual-purpose gun armament
operator United States Navy
primaryArmamentType dual-purpose guns
propulsionType steam turbine
role anti-aircraft screening for carrier task forces
destroyer squadron flagship
serviceEntryPeriod early 1940s
shipType light cruiser
timePeriodOfDesign late 1930s
usedInTheater Pacific Theater of Operations NERFINISHED

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USS Juneau (CL-52) class Atlanta class