P.O. (later cancelled), DD-917 to DD-924 awarded to Consolidated Steel, Orange. These ships, along with Fletcher-class and Allen M. Sumner-class destroyers also acquired then, were upgraded under the WuChin (Chinese: ) I, II, and III programs and known throughout the ROCN as the Yang-class (Chinese: ) destroyers as they were assigned names that all end with the word "Yang". USS DD-358 McDougaal 1941 [Destroyer] 1697 x 707: USS DD-358 Porter (1941) 500 x 303: USS DD-359 Winslow (1940) 800 x 335: USS DD-359 Winslow 1945 [Destroyer] 1693 x 620: USS DD-360 Phelps 1942 [Destroyer] 1696 x 669: USS DD-362 Moffet 1944 [Destroyer] 1704 x 767: USS DD-362 Moffett (1944) 500 x 274: USS DD-362 Moffett (Porter Class Destroyer . Speed requirements varied from 35 to 38 knots (65 to 70km/h; 40 to 44mph), and shortcomings in the earlier Sims class, which were top-heavy and needed lead ballast to correct this fault, caused the Fletcher design to be widened by 18in (46cm) of beam. Both the Mk 32 torpedo tubes and ASROC launched Mk 44 homing ASW torpedoes. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. This fire control system provided effective long-range anti-aircraft (AA) or anti-surface fire. content are herein copyrighted and owned exclusively by Gyrodyne Helicopter
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Today, two are preserved: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. at Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts, and Orleck at Lake Charles, Louisiana. The depth of water prevented complete sinking. (later cancelled), DD-813 to DD-814 awarded to Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island. FRAM I "A" Ships: Removal of aft twin 5 inch/38 caliber Gun mount (Mount 53). All FRAM IIs retained two Hedgehogs alongside either the No. Destroyer conversions relied on experience with Fletcher-class destroyers modernized for transfer to Spain and Germany in 1957. All FRAM IIs retained two Hedgehogs alongside either the No. The Fletchers had a design speed of 38 knots (70km/h; 44mph) and a principal armament of five 5-inch (127mm) guns in single mounts with ten 21-inch (530mm) torpedo tubes in two quintuple centerline mounts. With this modification, the Oerlikon cannons were rearranged and their number was standardized at seven; four amidships and three in a heart-shaped mount on the fantail. Because of SPAM, we ask that you copy the below address
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Books dealing with this subject include: US Destroyers 1942-45, Dave McComb, 2010 . The initial design retained the Sumners' heavy torpedo armament of 10 21" (533mm) tubes in two quintuple mounts, firing the Mark 15 torpedo. (later cancelled), DD-909 to DD-916 awarded to Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island. planning that went into the construction of a destroyer.Each block is
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