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The ''Allen M. Sumner'' class of Destroyer s was built by the United States during World War II .

The first ship was laid down in July 1943 , while the last was launched in December 1944 . In that time the United States produced 58 ''Allen M. Sumner''-class destroyers. The ''Sumner'' class, as it is sometimes called, was based upon the previous ''Fletcher''-class of destroyers, which were built from 1941 until 1944 . In addition to the 3 twin 5"/38 mounts, the Sumners had twin rudders, giving them better maneuverability for ASW work when compared to the Fletchers.


GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Displacement: 2,200 tons (standard)

  • Length: 376 ft 6 in (114.8 m) overall

  • Beam: 40 ft (12.2 m)

  • Draft: 15 ft 8 in (4.8 m)

  • Complement: 336 standard

  • Armament

  • ---6 × 5 in. (127 mm) / 38 Cal. (4.8 m) guns in 3 twin mounts

  • ---12 × 40 mm AA guns

  • ---11 × 20 mm AA guns

  • ---2 × Depth Charge tracks

  • ---6 × depth charge projectors

  • ---10 × 21 in. (533 mm) Torpedo tubes

  • Speed: 34 knots (63 km) max

  • Power: 60,000 shp (45 MW)

  • Drive: 2 screws; geared turbine

  • Fuel: 740 tons oil (max)



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