What is pensacola class cruiser?

The Pensacola class cruiser was a type of heavy cruiser that was designed and built by the United States Navy in the 1920s. The class consisted of two ships: USS Pensacola (CA-24) and USS Salt Lake City (CA-25).

These ships were the first American cruisers to be armed with 8-inch guns and they were also the first to be equipped with triple turrets, which offered a higher rate of fire than previous designs. Their main armament consisted of ten 8-inch guns, in addition to sixteen 5-inch guns, eight 0.50 caliber machine guns, and ten 21-inch torpedo tubes.

The Pensacola class cruisers were among the largest and fastest cruisers of their time, with a length of 600 feet and a top speed of 32 knots. They were heavily armored, with a 4-inch thick belt and 2-inch thick deck armor, which provided them with significant protection against enemy fire.

During World War II, both Pensacola and Salt Lake City saw active service in the Pacific theater, participating in numerous battles and campaigns. Despite their impressive speed and armament, both ships suffered significant damage from enemy fire during the war and had to undergo extensive repairs.

In the postwar years, both Pensacola and Salt Lake City were decommissioned and eventually scrapped. Although they were only in service for a relatively short period of time, the Pensacola class cruisers represented an important step forward in the development of American cruiser design and capabilities.