Italian cruiser Caio Duilio (C554)

"Caio Duilio" (C554) was an helicopter cruiser of the "Marina Militare", belonging to the "Andrea Doria" class. It was built in the Castellammare di Stabia (Campania) shipyards. It was named after the Roman consul Gaius Duilius.

General characteristics

* Displacement: 6,500 tons
* Length: 149.2 m (489.5 ft)
* Beam: 17.2 m (56.5 ft)
* Depth: 5 m (16.5 ft)
*Propulsion: Steam turbines, 4 boilers, 2 shafts, 60,000 shp (45 MW)
*Speed: 30 knots
* Range: 3,500 nautical miles
*Crew: 485
* Armament: 1 x Terrier SAM (40 missiles), 8 x 76 mm AA, 6 x 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes
* Aircraft: 4 helicopters

ee also

*"Andrea Doria" cruiser