Preceded by the King George V-class and succeeded by the HMS Vanguard. An enlarged improved King George V-class design, which was modified using the experiences of the ongoing Second World War experiences. There were six to be built under the 1938-1940 Naval Programs, each year two units. The Lion and Temeraire were laid down on 4 July respectively 1 June 1939 both ships were never complete and finally scrapped. The building of Conqueror was awarded in 15 August 1939 and the Thunderer scheduled for November 1939, The latter two ships were even never laid down.
Displacement 54.160 (standard)-63.500 (deep) tons and as dimensions 500 (length of citadel)-500 (length on waterline) x 35 (draught mean deep) x 63 (depth of hull) feet.
Weights
Hull 12.300 ton
Equipment 2.2350 ton
Armour and protection 17.000 ton
Machinery 3.920 ton
R.F.W. 420 ton
Fuel 7.300 ton
Armament 9.150 ton
Margin 1,080 ton
Armament 9-16” guns, 24-4.5” guns, 62-4cm guns, 60-2cm guns and 2 quintuble torpedo tubes. Horsepower 151.000 shp allowing a deep clean speed of 29 knots. Range while 6 months out of dock in tropical waters with a speed of 20 knots 6.000 nautical miles. Armour: side belt 10” mean, horizontal 6”-4”, 1.000 lbs charge
Source
1944-45 Lion BB Ships Cover ADM/SC/730 Constructive Department 730. New Battleship Design / Sec or Sea: I.-22-3-45
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