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Shakedown cruise of the Admiral Hipper

''Trial 1: Maximum Velocity

The ship's gas turbines are set to maximum power input. In 40 seconds, it reaches a speed of 194.4 knots.

Trial 2: Gun Firepower

The ship fires it's guns in a broadside against a 300m long, 70m beam target ship with 600mm armor. The first broadside causes it to attain a severe list. The second broadside causes it to capsize.

Trial 3: Manneuverability

The ship's two rudders are set to turn right full while the ship is travelling at 194.4 knots. The ship's velocity decreases to around 170 knots. It turns 90 degrees in 3 seconds.

The trials are over. The ship returns to it's home port, where it shall move out again when Strasse orders it.

Notes:The ship's complement is 1302 crewmen, 62 officers, and 108 Frogmen.

The ship's dimensions are 570m long, 60 m wide, and a displacement of 179,000 tons.''