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Three newest US Navy ships.
Jorge
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USS RONALD REAGAN
When the Bridge pipes 'Man the Rail' there is a lot of rail to man on this monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres. Her displacement is about 100,000 tons with full complement.
Capability
Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling
1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years
2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft
3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per hour in less than 400 feet.
Size
1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline
2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall
3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres
4. 4 bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds
5. 2 rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons
6. 4 high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet
Capacity
1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel
2. Carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days
3. 8,150 meals served daily;
4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water daily, enough for 2,000 homes
5. Nearly 30,000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400 telephones
6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets
7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation
8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included).
USS BILL CLINTON
The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver , BC.
The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to President Bill Clinton 'for his foresight in military budget cuts and his conduct while holding the (formerly dignified) office of President.
The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots.
It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tom Cat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched on the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence.
As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board.
This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at all costs.
An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number of apologies are limitless and though some may seem hollow and disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere.
In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada
USS BARACK OBAMA
Don't ask!
Comments
7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation
8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included).
Sailors are still being paid and the beauty of a nuclear powered vessel is that it doesn't cost any more to steam than dock. The oil burners cost more to steam for sure. The galley might be cooking a little extra, but I see no 100 times the cost steaming than being in port.
Now is that polite?
A decimel point was left out.
Hey all!
Thread was posted for entertainment purposes only.
Jeez!
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I know you published this as a joke, but these just don't jibe:
7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation
8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included).
Sailors are still being paid and the beauty of a nuclear powered vessel is that it doesn't cost any more to steam than dock. The oil burners cost more to steam for sure. The galley might be cooking a little extra, but I see no 100 times the cost steaming than being in port.
He already said he left out a decmal point but you left off consideration of jet fuel for the planes and operation costs of the planes that do not fly while the ship is at dockside.
Who cares about the accuracy of the money ??
That wasn't the point.
Thank you, Doctor.
Doug
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Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
Well...I thought it appropriate and VERY hmorous.
Who cares about the accuracy of the money ??
That wasn't the point.
Thank you, Doctor.
Doug
Doug,
I think no one caring about the accuracy of the money is what caused the current economic collapse in this country. A billion here and there sooner or later adds up to some real money.[}:)]
quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
Well...I thought it appropriate and VERY hmorous.
Who cares about the accuracy of the money ??
That wasn't the point.
Thank you, Doctor.
Doug
Doug,
I think no one caring about the accuracy of the money is what caused the current economic collapse in this country. A billion here and there sooner or later adds up to some real money.[}:)]
Please credit the late, great Everett Dirksen with that quote.