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As the tactical doctrines of the Imperial Navy changed from close range firepower to long range duels, the Avenger lost its only role. This meant that the class was re-assigned to reserve fleets and patrol duties. However, it is sometimes brought back to front-line operations, when the situation dictates, and the guns of the Avengers roar once more.<sup>1</sup>
'''Notable Avenger Class ships:'''
*[[Guardian of Aquinas]]
*[[The Sword Infernus]]
==Technical Specifications==
'''Dimensions:''' 7.5 km long, 1.8 km abeam at fins approx.<sup>2</sup>
'''Mass:''' 40 megatonnes approx.<sup>2</sup>
'''Crew:''' 141,000 crew; approx.<sup>2</sup>
'''Accel:''' 2.2 gravities max sustainable acceleration.<sup>2</sup>
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]] -p15*<sup>2</sup>[[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]]
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