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USS Cavalla
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1549
311ft 9 in
Class
Commanders
Additional Reading
The USS Cavalla (SS-244) was a Gato-class submarine that played a significant role in World War II as part of the United States Navy's submarine fleet. • The USS Cavalla is best known for its role in the sinking of the Japanese aircraft carrier IJN Shokaku during the Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944. The submarine fired six torpedoes, and at least one hit the Shokaku, contributing to the carrier's eventual sinking.
Builder
Speed
Electric Boat Company
21
Type
Complement
Attack submarine
6 officers, 54 enlisted
Accomodations
Commission date
14-Nov-43
Displacemen
1549
Motto
Homeport
Propulsion
Propulsion-1 |
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4 × General Motors Model 16-248 V16 Diesel engines driving electric generators
2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries[6]
4 × high-speed General Electric electric motors with reduction gears[4]
two propellers [4]
5,400 shp (4.0 MW) surfaced[4]
2,740 shp (2.0 MW) submerged[4] |
Araments
Ammo | Number | Rounds | Type | Location |
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Combat Stats
Conflict | Country | Air-to-air kills | Air-to-air losses | Losses to ground fire |
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Movies & Video Games
Squadrons
Squadron Number | Squadron Name | Nickname | Command | Base | Plane | Tail Code |
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Serial Number | Plane |
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Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie | |
Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream | |
Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel | |
Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts |
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