CC-1 Lexington Class
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program | Original (1916) Battle Cruiser Numbers 1-4 |
Definitive (1919) Lexington class (Battle Cruiser Numbers 1-6) |
| Displacement (std) | ||
| Displacement (full) | 34,300 tons | 43,500 tons |
| Length | 874' | 874' |
| Beam | 90'11" | 105'5" |
| Draft | ||
| Powerplant | steam turbines with electric drive | steam turbines with electric drive |
| Horsepower | 180,000 | 180,000 |
| Screws | ||
| Speed | 35 knots | 33.25 knot |
| Armor | ||
| Armament |
10 14"/50 guns in 2 twin (turret #s 1 & 4) 2 triple (turret #s 2 & 3) 18 5"/51 guns single mount (9 on each side of the ship) |
8 16"/50 guns in four twin turrets 16 6"/53 guns single mounting (8 on each side of the ship) |
| Aircraft | ||
| Complement | ||
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