ANDREA DORIA class

The two units of the Andrea Doria class, Andrea Doria and Caio Duilio, were the first cruisers built in Italy after WWII. They were projected mainly for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) carrying up to 4 helicopters for that mission, under the name “guided missile helicopter cruiser (CGH)”. Although its construction began in 1958, they did not enter service until 1964. Its design was based on the Impavido class destroyers, although the Andrea Doria class, were much more capable to develope antiaircraft, anti-ship, and ASW missions. These vessels had advanced systems for their time and could serve as flagships for naval combat groups.These ships served as the basis for developing the more modern Vittorio Veneto guided missile helicopter cruiser, with very similar lines, although more powerful and effective.

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