| Specifications | USS Independence (CV-62) |
|---|---|
| Laid Down | July 1, 1955 |
| Launched | June 6, 1958 |
| Commissioned | January 10, 1959 |
| Decommissioned | September 30, 1998 |
| Stricken | |
| Final Fate | In reserve |
| Waterline Length | 950 feet |
| Overall Length | 1040 feet |
| Beam | 129 feet |
| Draft | 35 feet |
| Full Load Displacement | 76,323 tons |
| Standard Displacement | 60,000 tons |
| Maximum Speed | 34 knots |
| Aircraft | 80 |
| Navy Crew | 2958 |
| Air Wing | 3100 |
| DANFS History | hazegray.org |