During World War I new weapons where created for more efficiency on the battle field. Many countries were in the race for more efficient weapons, America included.
American created weapons include: Aircrafts
Standard J-1 Created in 1917 It was uses as a trainer aircraft, and had simple controls for both the trainer and pilot. It could reach speeds of 72 miles per hour and stay in flight for a total of three and a half hours at once. Aeromarine 39 It was created in 1916, by a company in New Jersey, Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company. It was designed in a way that the pontoons were easily detached. It was used in land based and seaplane training. It became the first American plain to land on a moving carrier ship in the year 1922. |
Ships
USS Arizona BB-39
Battleship in 1915.
Ordered in 1913, laid down 1914, launched 1915.
One of the most powerful battleships in the world during this time.
It had many guns and required thousands if people to run the ship.
It had a sister ship, USS Pennsylvania.
Sunk at Pearl Harbor.
USS Texas BB-35
Battleship launched in 1914.
It was authorized in 1910.
Built by Newport News Shipped and Dry-dock company.
Saw action in both World Wars.
Vehicles
Tank Mark VIII
Armored fighting vehicle in 1919.
It was produced through a collaboration between the United States and Great Britain.
It was simple to make and uncomfortable to ride the in.
It carried at least five people at a time to work the operation.
USS Arizona BB-39
Battleship in 1915.
Ordered in 1913, laid down 1914, launched 1915.
One of the most powerful battleships in the world during this time.
It had many guns and required thousands if people to run the ship.
It had a sister ship, USS Pennsylvania.
Sunk at Pearl Harbor.
USS Texas BB-35
Battleship launched in 1914.
It was authorized in 1910.
Built by Newport News Shipped and Dry-dock company.
Saw action in both World Wars.
Vehicles
Tank Mark VIII
Armored fighting vehicle in 1919.
It was produced through a collaboration between the United States and Great Britain.
It was simple to make and uncomfortable to ride the in.
It carried at least five people at a time to work the operation.
Guns
Lewis machine Gun
Light machine gun, 1914.
Invented in the United Stats but was first sold in Europe.
It was used in both World Wars and the Korean War.
It was portable (28 lbs), air cooled, gas operated, multi-role.
500-600 rounds per minute, 880-3,500 yards of a accuracy.
Was able to turn the favor in the direction of the operator.
Browning M1917
Heavy Machine gun, 1917
Used in both World Wars, Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
It was belt-fed, and water cooled.
400 rounds per minute.
Stevens M520
Pump action slide shotgun, 1910 improved during war.
Housed five shells at a time, ready to fire, had the capacity for six shells.