The USS Essex (CV-9) was an American aircraft carrier laid down in 1941, launched in July 1942, and commissioned with the US Navy in December 1942. The length of the ship - at the time of launching - was 250 m, width 33 m, and full displacement - 36,400 tons. The maximum speed of the USS Essex aircraft carrier was up to 33 knots, and its main armament was from 80 to 100 airplanes.