Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Laffey (DD-459).
4 x Babcock & Wilcox boilers with 2 x Bethlehem Steel geared steam turbines developing 50,000 horsepower to 2 x Shafts.
Propulsion
37.5 kts
43.2 mph
Surface Speed
6,517 nm
7,500 miles | 12,070 km
Range