USNS Leroy Grumman

USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195)
History
United States
NameUSNS Leroy Grumman
NamesakeLeroy Grumman (1895–1982), an American industrialist and aeronautical engineer
Ordered27 February 1986
BuilderAvondale Shipyard, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana
Laid down6 July 1987
Launched3 December 1988
In service23 August 1989-present
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typeHenry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler
Tonnage31,200 DWT
Displacement
  • 9,500 tons light
  • Full load variously reported as 42,382 tons and 40,700 long tons (41,353 metric tons)
Length677 ft (206 m)
Beam97 ft 5 in (29.69 m)
Draft35 ft (11 m) maximum
Installed power
  • 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) per shaft
  • 34,442 hp (25,683 kW) total sustained
PropulsionTwo medium-speed Colt-Pielstick PC4-2/2 10V-570 diesel engines, two shafts, controllable-pitch propellers
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Capacity
Complement103 (18 civilian officers, 1 U.S. Navy officer, 64 merchant seamen, 20 U.S. Navy enlisted personnel)
Aviation facilitiesHelicopter landing platform
Notes
  • Five refueling stations
  • Two dry cargo transfer rigs

USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) is a Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler of the United States Navy.