The battleship USS Washington (BB 56) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 37484 BRT |
| Length | 729 feet |
| Complement | 1880 men |
| Armament | As designed; 9 16"/45 guns (3x3). 20 5"/38 DP guns (10x2). 16 1.1" AA (4x4). 18 .50 cal MG. 3 aircraft, 2 catapults. |
| Max speed | 28 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 121000 |
| Notes on class |
US Navy ships of the North Carolina class
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 | USS Washington (BB 56) | |
| | USS North Carolina (BB 55) | |
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 US fast battleships 1936-47 Lawrence Burr |
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