The aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV 4) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Displacement | 14500 BRT |
| Length | 769 feet |
| Complement | 1788 men |
| Armament | 8 5"/25 AA guns 40 .5 cal MG. 86 aircraft. |
| Max speed | 29.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 53500 SHP |
| Notes on class | USS Ranger refitted at Norfolk Navy Yard in September 1941, guns were changed to 8 5/25 AA, 24 1.1 inch AA (6x4), 24 .50 cal MG. Second refit at Norfolk Navy Yard in January 1943, guns changed to 8 5/25 AA, 24 40 mm AA (6x4), 46 20 mm AA (46x1). The third refit from May until July 1944 saw all the 5"/25 guns removed. |
All ships of the Ranger class
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