Allen M. Sumner class destroyer

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USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), the lead ship of her class, seen here in 1970.

The Allen M. Sumner class of destroyers was built by the United States during World War II.

The first ship was laid down in July 1943, while the last was launched in December 1944. In that time the United States produced 58 Allen M. Sumner-class destroyers. The Sumner class, as it is sometimes called, was based upon the previous Fletcher-class of destroyers, which were built from 1941 until 1944. In addition to the 3 twin 5"/38 mounts, the Sumners had twin rudders, giving them better maneuverability for ASW work when compared to the Fletchers.

See also the Robert H. Smith class of destroyer minelayers, all of which were built on hulls originally designated to be Allen M. Sumner-class destroyers.

General characteristics

Displacement: 2,200 tons (standard)
Length: 376 ft 6 in (114.8 m) overall
Beam: 40 ft (12.2 m)
Draft: 15 ft 8 in (4.8 m)
Complement: 336 standard
Armament
*6 × 5 in.(127 mm)/38 guns (in 3 twin Mk 38 mounts)
*12 × 40 mm/60 AA guns
*11 × 20 mm/70 AA guns
*2 × depth charge tracks
*6 × depth charge projectors
*10 × 21 in. (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Speed: 34 knots (63 km) max
Power: 60,000 shp (45 MW)
Boilers: 4 Babcock & Wilcox
Drive: 2 screws; geared turbine
Fuel: 740 tons oil (max)
Range: 4,600 NMs at 15 knots

Sumner class ships

External links

[Allen M. Sumner-class destroyers] at [Destroyer History Trust]

Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer

List of destroyers of the United States Navy
List of destroyer classes of the United States Navy

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