Just because it's cool,.............

moosehead

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That sideways launch was slick. Nice craft, hopefully it's full of good ol' Murican kick arse.
 

Twidget

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Dont believe everything you read, that is the speed they admit too. If you notice, it usually says 30+ knots. That is normal max, not throttle to the wall.
 

inside0ut

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Thats cool. My wife was on the USS Detroit (AOE-4) when they decommed her. Good to see the name lives on!
 

airshot

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Yes that is quite true, the US gov never gives the full speed of any of their watercraft. I have a cousin retired from the navy for a few years, you would be amazed
at the speed "underwater" of a fast attack submarine. As it was mentioned to me...could probably keep up with me on the expressway....
 

bruceb58

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Everything I see online says those aircraft carriers max out at about 30 knots,...
When they are balls out, they are throwing rooster tails. I have friends that have been on them. They can out run every other ship.
 
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