USS South Carolina DLGN-37 Nuclear Guided-Missile Frigate
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| Details the USS South Carolina (DLGN-37), a nuclear-powered guided-missile frigate. Specifications include 10,000 tons displacement, 596 feet length, two nuclear reactors for over 10 years operation, speed over 30 knots, and accommodations for 562 persons. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding, it features advanced antiaircraft, antisubmarine, and electronic warfare systems including Naval Tactical Data System, Long Range Sonar, Tartar missile launchers, 5"/54 guns, ASROC launcher, and Torpedo Tubes. Capable of helicopter operations. Keel laid Dec 1, 1970, launched July 1, 1972, delivered 1974. |
