What type of vessel could counter this class?
Short answerAnother armored cruiser would be the natural opponent; a battlecruiser is also suggested as a possibility.
NotesAnother armored cruiser would be the natural counter to an Orlando. A battlecruiser is also suggested as a possible opponent. The comparison concerns the types of ship that could challenge the class, without assessing a particular ship or engagement. It places the Orlandos among the heavier surface combatants in cruiser warfare.