Pasquale Cattolica's engineering and mathematical interests inform the explanation of the Indomito class. Compared with the Soldati class, displacement rose to roughly 600 to 770 metric tons and armament grew to a 4.7-inch gun, four 3-inch guns, and two 450 mm torpedo tubes. The aim was to improve the odds in combat by comparing potential opponents and seeking a fast ship. A design target of 30 knots was reportedly exceeded, with the ships reaching 36 knots on a semi-regular basis. Thornycroft steam turbines and boilers were intended to provide 16,000 shaft horsepower, but output regularly exceeded 17,000 and approached 18,000.
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Cattolica's Indomito class and the mathematics of combat advantage
Cattolica's Indomito class pursued better combat odds through larger hulls, heavier weapons, and machinery that reportedly exceeded its intended speed and power.