The battleship USS West Virginia (BB 48) of the US Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 32600 BRT |
| Length | 624 feet |
| Complement | 1407 men |
| Armament | 8 16"/45 guns (4x2). 14 5"/51 guns (14x1). 4 3"/50cal AA guns (4x1). 3 aircraft, 2 catapults. |
| Max speed | 21 knots |
| Engines | Turbo electric, 4 shafts |
| Power | 28900 shp |
| Notes on class |
US Navy ships of the Colorado class
To see all Colorado class ships click here.
 | USS Colorado (BB 45) | |
| | USS Maryland (BB 46) | |
| | USS West Virginia (BB 48) | |
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