Allied Warships

Battleships

Colorado class

3 ships


The battleship USS Colorado (BB 45) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeBattleship
Displacement32600 BRT 
Length624 feet 
Complement1407 men 
Armament8 16"/45 guns (4x2).
14 5"/51 guns (14x1).
4 3"/50cal AA guns (4x1).
3 aircraft, 2 catapults. 
Max speed21 knots
EnginesTurbo electric, 4 shafts 
Power28900 shp 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Colorado class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Colorado (BB 45)
USS Maryland (BB 46)
USS West Virginia (BB 48)


3 Battleships of the Colorado class.

See all Battleship classes.


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