| Cruiser | Comm | LOA (ft) | Beam (ft) | Std. Disp. (tons) | Full Load Disp. (tons) | Shafts | Armor | Speed kts | Guns |
| Admiral Hipper | April 29, 1939 | 665.66 | 69.875 | 14050 | 18200 | 3 | 3.25" | 32.5 | 8-203mm (4x2), 12-105mm (6x2), 12-TT (4x3), 3 planes |
| Blucher | Sept 20, 1939 | (665' 8") | (69' 10.5") | ||||||
| LOA (inches) | Beam (inches) | Std. Disp. (lbs) | Full Load (lbs) | Pump | Armor | Speed 100' | Guns | ||
| 83.21 | 8.73 | 35.6 | 46.1 | 1 1/4 | 1/16" | 35.1 | 8-3/16, 12-1/8, 12-TT, 3 planes |