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 Programmes, 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 40.610 (standard)-46.835 (deep) tons and as dimensions 433 (length of citadel)-780 (length on waterline)-793 (length over all) x 108 x 34.3 (draught mean deep) x 53.9 (depth of hull) feet. Added note by displacement Thorpe BK II p. 201.
Weights
Hull 14.859 ton
Equipment 1.580 ton
Armour and protection 14.500 ton
Machinery 3.105 ton
R.F.W. 340 ton
Fuel 4.100 ton
Armament 8.360 ton
Margin 0 ton
Armament 8-15”guns, 12-5.9” guns, 16-4.1” guns and 16-1.46” guns, none torpedo tubes. Horsepower 130.00 shp allowing a deep clean speed of 28,75knots. Range while 6 months out of dock in tropical waters with a speed of 20 knots around 4.200 nautical miles.
Armour: side belt 15” and horizontal 6”-5”.
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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