Allied Warships

Battleships

New Mexico class

3 ships


The battleship USS New Mexico (BB 40) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeBattleship
Displacement33420 BRT 
Length624 feet 
Complement1443 men 
Armament12 14"/50 guns (4x3).
12 5"/51 guns (12x1).
8 5"/25 AA guns (8x1).
2 aircraft, 2 catapults. 
Max speed22 knots
EnginesGeared turbines (New Mexico; Geared turbines-electric), 4 shafts 
Power40000 
Notes on class 

US Navy US Navy ships of the New Mexico class

To see all New Mexico class ships click here.

USS Idaho (BB 42)
USS Mississippi (BB 41)
USS New Mexico (BB 40)


3 Battleships of the New Mexico class.

See all US Navy Battleship classes.


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