Dixie class destroyer tender
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| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Class: | Dixie class destroyer tender |
| Displacement: | 17,176 tons (full load) |
| Length: | 530'6" |
| Beam: | 73'3" |
| Draft: | 25' |
| Propulsion: | Geared turbine engines; twin screws; 11,300 h.p. |
| Speed: | 18.5 knots (max); 12 knots (econ) |
| Complement: | 1,181 |
| Armament: | 4 x 1 5"/38 caliber gun 23 x 1 Oerlikon 20 mm cannon 4 x 2 Bofors 40 mm gun |
The Dixie class destroyer tender was a class of U.S. Navy destroyer tenders used during World War II. This vessel's desogn was based on the specifications of USS Dixie (AD-14) and constructed based on drawings for that vessel plus ongoing modifications specified for each continued vessel of the class.
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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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