The aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Aircraft Carrier |
| Displacement | 45000 BRT |
| Length | 968 feet |
| Complement | 4104 men |
| Armament | 16 5"/54 DP guns (16x1). 84 40mm AA guns (21x4). 68 20mm AA guns. 137 aircraft |
| Max speed | 33 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 212000 SHP |
| Notes on class |
All ships of the Midway class
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| USS Coral Sea (ii) (CVB 43) | ||
 | USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) | |
| USS Midway (ii) (CVB 41) | ||
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US Navy (more on See all Aircraft Carrier classes.
 Pacific Crucible Ian W. Toll |
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