The destroyer tender USS Altair (AD 11) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Destroyer tender |
| Displacement | 6250 BRT |
| Length | 424 feet |
| Complement | 481 men |
| Armament | As designed;
4 5" guns (4x1)
As modified later in the war; 4 3" AA guns (4x1) 8 40mm AA (4×2) 12 20mm AA (6×2) |
| Max speed | 10.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbine, 1 shaft |
| Power | 2500 HP |
| Notes on class |
All ships of the Altair class
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 | USS Altair (AD 11) | |
| | USS Denebola (AD 12) | |
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US Navy (more on See all Destroyer tender classes.
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