Why the Brooklyn-class cruiser seems too slow in the game

Could Brooklyn-class cruisers exceed 30 knots, and why is the game's ship slower?

The class is recalled as rated for 32 knots, with about 33 knots suggested at full power; the lower game speed remains unexplained.

The Brooklyn-class cruiser's speed in the game prompts a question about whether the real ships could exceed 30 knots. Their rated speed is given as 32 knots, with roughly 33 knots suggested at full power. A five-percent speed flag is mentioned as a game option. The discrepancy between the expected rating and the player's stock speed remains unresolved.