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Mahan class destroyer

 

Mahan class destroyer

The Mahan class of destroyers were built by various shipyards between 1935 and 1937. The last two ships, USS Dunlap and USS Fanning were modified slightly and sometimes referred to as the Dunlap-class.

Named for Alfred T. Mahan, a Naval officer and theorist on sea power.

General Characteristics

  • Displacement 1,450 tons
  • Length 341,4 ft
  • Beam 34,8 ft
  • Draught 17 ft
  • Propulsion
  • Speed 35 knots
  • Complement 204 officers and crew
  • Armament: 5 4", 12 21" tt., 2 dct.

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