The battleship USS South Dakota (BB 57) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 37970 BRT |
| Length | 680 feet |
| Complement | 1793 men |
| Armament | As designed; 9 16"/45 guns (3x3). 20 5"/38 DP guns (10x2). 12 1.1" AA (3x4). 12 .50 cal MG. 3 aircraft, 2 catapults. |
| Max speed | 27.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 130000 SHP |
| Notes on class | South Dakota was fitted out as flagship and had only 16 5"/38 DP guns (8x2). |
US Navy ships of the South Dakota class
To see all South Dakota class ships click here.
| USS Alabama (BB 60) | ||
 | USS Indiana (BB 58) | |
| USS Massachusetts (BB 59) | ||
| | USS South Dakota (BB 57) | |
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See all US Navy Battleship classes.
 US fast battleships 1936-47 Lawrence Burr |
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