Ticonderoga (carrier)-class

A variation on the Essex-class built in World War II, the U.S. Navy's Ticonderoga-class or "long-hull Essex" aircraft carriers were 27,100 ton ships capable of carrying 80 or more aircraft. As built, they had straight decks, although the first angled deck in the fleet was installed when the USS Antietam (CV-36), was overhauled.

Characteristics

USS Ticonderoga (CV-14); later ships may vary slightly

• Dimensions, 888' x 93' x 28' 7"
• Armament
  • 12 x 5"-38 caliber
  • 32 x 40mm
  • 46 x 20mm
• Aircraft: 80+
• Armor
  • 4" Belt
  • 2 1/2" Hanger deck
  • 1 1/2" Deck
  • 1 1/2" Conning Tower.
• Machinery, 150,000 SHP; Westinghouse Geared Turbines, 4 screws
• Speed, 33 Knots
• Crew 3448