"Born from the sidewheel steamer, USS Sable IX-81 served the USN as an aviator training platform for her part in American naval history."
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Sable (IX-81).
Inclined compound steam engine with 9 x boilers and side paddle-wheel. Propulsion
18.0 kts 20.7 mph Surface Speed
Structure The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of USS Sable (IX-81).
300 Personnel Complement
518.6 ft 158.07 meters O/A Length
58.0 ft 17.68 meters Beam
21.2 ft 6.46 meters Draught
7,000 tons Displacement
Armament Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of USS Sable (IX-81).
None installed.
Air Arm Available supported fixed-wing / rotary-wing aircraft featured in the design of USS Sable (IX-81).
Limited number of aircraft for training purposes.
Ships-in-Class (1) Notable series variants as part of the USS Sable (IX-81) family line as relating to the USS Sable group.
USS Sable (IX-81)
Operators Global operator(s) of the USS Sable (IX-81). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.
[ United States ]
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Image from the Public Domain.
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