Why the USS Alabama Became WWII's Deadliest Battleship

Описание: Why the USS Alabama Became WWII's Deadliest Battleship?
Explore the `military history` of the `ww2` era through the lens of the `uss alabama battleship`, a true icon of naval power. This `battleship`, designated `bb 60`, served with distinction and is now preserved as a remarkable `museum ship` for all to experience. Discover the enduring legacy of this majestic vessel and its pivotal role in the `navy`.



Details of USS Alabama (BB-60) Battleship:

Country : United States
Ship Class : South Dakota-Class Battleship
Hull Number: BB-60
Builder : Norfolk Navy Yard
Laid Down Date: 1 Feb 1940
Launch Date: 16 Feb 1942
Commission Date: 16 Aug 1942
Decommission Date: 9 Jan 1947
Displacement: 35,000 tons standard
Length: 680 feet
Beam: 108 feet
Draft: 36 feet
Machinery: Westinghouse geared steam turbines, four shafts
Power Output: 130,000 shaft horsepower
Speed: 27 knots
Range: 15,000nm at 15 knots
Crew: 1,793
Armament: 9x406mm/45cal Mark 6 guns, 20x127mm/38cal guns, 24x40mm Bofors guns, 22x20mm Oerlikon cannon
Armor 12.25in belt, 18in turrets, 1.5in-6.33in decks, 15in conning tower
Aircraft: Two OS2U Kingfisher scout floatplanes

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