Ersatz Monarch Class
The Ersatz Monarch-class (literally Replacement Monarch-class) was a projected series of four battleships that would have been constructed for the Austro-Hungarian Navy between 1914–1919. They were essentially an enlarged version of the Tegetthoff-class and were meant to replace the aging Monarch-class coastal defense ships. Due to World War I, none were laid down and all four were eventually canceled in late 1917. There were supposed to be four battleships in the class (named "Battleship VIII" to "Battleship XI"). While the battleships were never laid down, four of the main guns were constructed and later transferred to the Austro-Hungarian Army for use on the Italian Front.
| Ship | Main guns | Displacement | Propulsion | Service | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fate | ||||
| Battleship VIII | 10 × 36 cm (14 in) | 24,500 t (24,100 long tons) | Four shaft steam turbines, 21.0 kn (38.9 km/h; 24.2 mph) | — | — | — | Canceled in 1917 |
| Battleship IX | — | — | — | Canceled in 1917 | |||
| Battleship X | — | — | — | Canceled in 1917 | |||
| Battleship XI | — | — | — | Canceled in 1917 | |||
Read more about this topic: List Of Battleships Of Austria-Hungary
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