Dimensions

Propulsion
Boilers: 8 Babcock & Wilcox express type fitted with 2 furnaces and a single uptake
Pressure/Temperature: 565 psi/ 850 degrees
Turbines: 4 sets General Electric cross compound geared turbines
Horsepower: 180,000 overload, 150,000 normal max
Shafts: 4
Endurance: Design 12,000 NM @ 15 knots
Speed: 33.4 kts
Fuel: 3619 tons oil

Protection

Immunity Zone: 23,500 to 25,000 yards against 12"/50

Armanent
(3) Triple 12"/50 cal. MK8 (2 forward, 1 aft)	(6) Twin 5"/38 cal MK12 (1 forward, 1 aft, 2 port, 2 starboard)	(14) Quad 40mm/56 cal. Bofers (Heavy AA)	(34) 20mm/70 cal Oerlikons (Light AA)
(4) Curtiss SC-1 "Seahawk" Scout Planes

Decorations
Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with 2 Battlestars	Navy Occupation Service Medal	China Service Medal	Philippine Liberation Medal

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