The aircraft carrier USS Wasp of the US Navy. She was lost on 15 Sep 1942.
Technical information
| Type | Aircraft Carrier |
| Displacement | 14700 BRT |
| Length | 741 feet |
| Complement | 1889 men |
| Armament | 8 5"/38 DP guns (8x1). 16 1.1" AA guns (4x4). 24 .50 cal MG. 84 aircraft. |
| Max speed | 29.5 knots knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 75000 SHP |
| Notes on class | The Wasp class was a less capable cheaper and smaller version of the Yorktown class. Only one ship was built.
Wasp's anti-aircraft armament was increased before her loss. |
All ships of the Wasp class
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 | USS Wasp (CV 7) | Lost on 15 Sep 1942 |
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US Navy (more on See all Aircraft Carrier classes.
 Tin Can Sailor Calhoun, C. Raymond |
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