| Specifications | USS Lexington (CV-2) |
|---|---|
| Laid Down | January 8, 1921 |
| Launched | July 1, 1922 |
| Commissioned | December 14, 1927 |
| Decommissioned | May 8, 1942 |
| Stricken | May 8, 1942 |
| Final Fate | Sunk at Battle of Coral Sea May 8, 1942 |
| Waterline Length | 850 feet |
| Overall Length | 888 feet |
| Beam | 106 feet |
| Draft | 24.1 feet |
| Full Load Displacement | 43,440 tons |
| Standard Displacement | 33,000 tons |
| Maximum Speed | 34.5 knots |
| Aircraft | 63 |
| Navy Crew | 1899 (includes air wing) |
| Air Wing | |
| DANFS History | hazegray.org |