Benson-class destroyer
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The Benson-class destroyer was a World War II–era class of U.S. Navy destroyers known for their improved anti-aircraft armament, speed, and versatility in escort and fleet operations.
Aliases (2)
- Benson class ×1
- Gleaves class ×1
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
World War II-era warship class
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destroyer class → |
| armament |
5-inch/38 caliber dual-purpose guns
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anti-aircraft guns → depth charges → torpedo tubes → |
| beam |
about 36 feet
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| category |
World War II destroyers of the United States
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ship classes of the United States Navy → |
| conflict |
World War II
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| constructionMaterial |
steel
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| crewComplement |
approximately 250 officers and enlisted
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| designGoal |
enhanced anti-aircraft capability
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greater speed and maneuverability → improved stability → |
| designPeriod |
late 1930s
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| displacementFullLoad |
approximately 2475 tons
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| displacementStandard |
approximately 1620 tons
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| draft |
about 13 feet
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| followedBy |
Gleaves-class destroyer
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| hullConfiguration |
flush-deck design
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| length |
about 348 feet
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| maximumSpeed |
about 37 knots
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| namedAfter |
William S. Benson
NERFINISHED
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| notableFeature |
high speed for escort and fleet operations
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improved anti-aircraft armament compared to predecessors → versatile design for multiple combat roles → |
| operator |
United States Navy
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| powerOutput |
about 50000 shaft horsepower
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| precededBy |
Sims-class destroyer
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| primaryRole |
anti-aircraft defense
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anti-submarine warfare → convoy escort → fleet escort → |
| propulsion |
geared turbines
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steam turbines → twin screws → |
| range |
about 6500 nautical miles at 12 knots
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| serviceEntryPeriod |
early 1940s
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| shipType |
destroyer
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| usedInTheater |
Atlantic Theater of World War II
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Pacific Theater of World War II → |
Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Sims-class destroyer
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Sims-class destroyer → |
followedBy |
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USS Buck (DD-420)
("Gleaves class")
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class |
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USS Mustin (DD-413)
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classAfter |
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Sims-class destroyer
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precededBy |
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USS Hughes (DD-410)
("Benson class")
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shipClass |
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USS Wainwright (DD-419)
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succeededBy |