Speaking of the US Navy"Third generation"Destroyers, there is one ship that has to be mentioned, and that is"Simms"The predecessor of the class,"Benson"class destroyer. "Benson"The destroyer class can be said to be one of the most advanced designs at that time. In terms of design, it is very careful, such as the staggered configuration of the boiler compartment and the engine compartment, which not only improves the resistance to torpedo strikes, but also makes the hull more stable. This design is like staggering a pair of dice in a box, and no matter how much you shake it, it will remain stable. Moreover,"Benson"The layout of the class and the new frame also add almost 60 tons of weight to it, but you see, this weight does not become a burden on it, but rather makes it more powerful.
"Benson"The class destroyer is like an all-round warrior, it is armed with five 127 mm high-level dual-purpose guns, whether it is *** or fighting, it is effortless. Moreover, its bow and stern main guns are mounted in a fully enclosed armored turret to better protect itself in battle. In addition to that, it has six 12The 7 mm water-cooled machine gun was used for air defense, which was the most advanced equipment of its time. The ship is also very fast and can reach 375 knots. Imagine what it feels like to be flying on the sea! Its chimney has also changed back to two, doesn't it feel cooler? This"Benson"The class destroyer is really a god-class battleship!
In fiscal year 1938, the U.S. Congress decided to allocate funds for the construction of six ships"Benson"class destroyer. After the outbreak of World War II, the US Congress stepped up and decided to build 24 more! How powerful you say that! May 16, 1938"Benson"The lead ship of the class"Benson"Construction of the destroyer DD-421 began at the Ferno Shipyard. Later, 29 other ships of this class were born at three shipyards, namely DD-422, DD-616 to DD-617 at the Ford River Shipyard, DD-425 and DD-426 at the Boston Navy Yard, and DD-427 at the Charleston Navy Yard. These ships were important forces in the U.S. Navy and helped the United States win victory in World War II. Hey, I have to say,"Benson"The class destroyer is truly a legendary battleship! Its design, equipment and performance are so advanced and powerful. Its story is truly worth knowing and remembering by each and every one of us.
Speaking of the Phuket Sound Naval Shipyard (DD-428) and the Nabethlehem Shipyard (DD-459 to DD-460, DD-491 to DD-492, DD-589 to DD-615), they are all great contributors to our America. Did you know that they built the Banhan-class destroyers that were so successful in World War II? The first batch of six Banhan-class destroyers, like early spring flowers, bloomed one after another and went into battle between 1938 and 1940. But did you know that these are just warm-ups, and the real drama is yet to come.
In 1941, it was a time of change, and the United States officially entered World War II. At this time, the other 24 Banhan-class destroyers began to be launched one after another, and they sprung up one after the other. These destroyers, which were not only numerous in number, but also had strong combat effectiveness, contributed to the victory in World War II. When these destroyers sail out of the shipyard, they are not only facing the enemy, but also the tide of history. They were born and grew up in the smoke of World War II. Every destroyer is a hero, and their story is worth remembering.