"USS Iowa BB-4 became the first commissioned ocean-going battleship for the United States Navy."
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Iowa (BB-4).
2 x Vertical triple expansion reciprocating engines developing 11,000 horsepower to 2 x Shafts. Propulsion
17.0 kts 19.6 mph Surface Speed
Structure The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of USS Iowa (BB-4).
683 Personnel Complement
362.5 ft 110.49 meters O/A Length
72.2 ft 22.01 meters Beam
28.0 ft 8.53 meters Draught
11,530 tons Displacement
Armament Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of USS Iowa (BB-4).
4 x 12" (300mm) /35 caliber main guns
8 x 8" (200mm) /35 caliber guns
6 x 4" (100mm) /40 caliber guns
20 x 6-pounder guns
4 x 1-pounder guns
4 x 6-pounder guns (salute guns)
Ships-in-Class (1) Notable series variants as part of the USS Iowa (BB-4) family line as relating to the Iowa-class group.
USS Iowa (BB-4)
Operators Global operator(s) of the USS Iowa (BB-4). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.
[ United States ]
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Image from the United States Navy image archives.
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