Cruiser Concept : Hudson Class

Hudson CB (Battlecruiser)
Length: 587 Feet

Mass: 31,500 Tonnes

Draft: 32 Feet

Max Speed: 32.5 Knots

Cruise Speed: 20 Knots

Range (Flank): 8,300 Miles

Range (Full): 11,590 Miles

Shafts: (4) 4 Blade Propellers

Armament:

(10) 12 Inch Guns (2x2 Gun Turrets and 2x3 Gun Turrets)

(15) 5 Inch Guns  (5x1 Gun Turrets and 5x2 Gun Turrets)

(35) 20 mm AA Guns (5x4 Gun Turrets and 15x1 Turrets)

(10) 40 mm AA Guns (5x2 Gun Turrets)

(10) Torpedo Tubes (5 Port, 5 Starboard)

(70) Depth Charges

When the Navy issued a requirement for a heavily armed and fast battle wagon that would be a asset of the US Naval Expansion program, they had no idea about the monster about to develop before their eyes. When the Hudson class design was finalized, the design team had created a vessel that could easily anihilate any other vessel afloat. The massive 12 inch guns spread across 4 turrets can demolish an enemy warship in seconds. The smaller 5 incgs spread across ten turrets make the ship very effective in destroyimg convoys. In a space of 6 minutes, one Hudson destroyed 11 Merchany vessels. The torpedoes make it effective in destroying other large warships and the DC's allow it to pummel subs. The superstructure brisles with AA weapons, whch would provide a powerful deterent to attacking aircraft. Their armor, while not as heavy as a BB, allows more than enough protection for the world's deadliest warship.

it could sink your butt.