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Invincible-class battlecruiser

Quick Facts

Type
Battlecruiser
Operator
Royal Navy
Era
Early 20th Century
In Service
1908–1921
Number Built
3
Notable Ships
HMS Invincible
Notable For
First battlecruisers

The Invincible-class battlecruisers were the first of their kind, combining battleship-level armament with higher speed to fulfill reconnaissance and fleet support roles.