Allied Warships

Battleships

Pennsylvania class

2 ships


The battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB 38) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeBattleship
Displacement33348 BRT 
Length608 feet 
Complement1052 men 
Armament12 14"/45 guns.(4x3).
12 5"/51 guns. (12x1).
8 5"/25 AA guns. (8x1).
2 aircraft, 2 catapults. 
Max speed21 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 4 shafts. 
Power33375 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Pennsylvania class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Arizona (BB 39) Lost on 7 Dec 1941
USS Pennsylvania (BB 38)


2 Battleships of the Pennsylvania class. 1 of them was lost.

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