The battleship USS New Mexico (BB 40) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 33420 BRT |
| Length | 624 feet |
| Complement | 1443 men |
| Armament | 12 14"/50 guns (4x3). 12 5"/51 guns (12x1). 8 5"/25 AA guns (8x1). 2 aircraft, 2 catapults. |
| Max speed | 22 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines (New Mexico; Geared turbines-electric), 4 shafts |
| Power | 40000 |
| Notes on class |
All ships of the New Mexico class
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| USS Idaho (BB 42) | ||
 | USS Mississippi (BB 41) | |
| | USS New Mexico (BB 40) | |
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