An auxiliary class for the squadron service. Its task is to protect the squadron from destroyer attacks. The Elswick cruisers served as the prototype.
Project data:
Dimensions: 283 x 37 x 18.5 ft.
Displacement: 3000 lt norm.
4 twin cylindrical boilers
6800 hp max.
Max. speed achieved 20 kn.
Max. range - 10000 nm at 10 kn.
Armament:
4 twin 3.67 in./45 kal. deck mounts
4 two barreled 0.75 in. Gardner MG