| Tonnage | 9977 GRT 15,600 DWT |
| Dimensions | 526'7" by 65'7" by 29'10" 160.50m by 20.00m by 9.09m |
| Maximum speed | 18.5 knots |
| Range | 10,000 nm (16,000 km) at 15 knots |
The 1TLs were not significantly different
from peacetime designs developed during the 1930s and were intended for
economical use after the
war. They were three knots faster than their prewar Allied counterparts and had
greater capacity. Two units were converted to merchant/escort carriers.
| Year | Units Completed |
|---|---|
|
1942 |
0 |
| 1943 |
14 |
| 1944 |
6 |
| 1945 |
3 |
References:
Jentschura, Jung, and Mickel (1977)
The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia (c) 2007 by Kent G. Budge. Index