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6. North Carolina Class — Battleship; United States
Displacement: 44,800 tons
Propulsion: Quadruple steam turbines producing 121,000 hp
Speed: 27 knots
Range: 17,850 miles
Protection: Maximum armor 16 inches
Principle Armament: Nine 16-inch guns
Crew: 1,880
Service Length: 1940-1945
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