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BillH | Pirates Beware | ||
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I'm not a boat guy at all but this is pretty cool.
USS Independance (Pirate Buster) Tri-Hull Looks Bad Ass Attach file: 1.jpg (0.00 KB) 2.jpg (0.00 KB) 3.jpg (0.00 KB) |
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 16:57
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Durango_Boy | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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True, very cool, but how much did we pay to have that built and was it really needed? Why wouldn't an existing ship from our existing fleet NOT be able to bust up Pirates? Better yet, are there really that many pirate threats that a few well places guidance missiles couldn't solve? After all, we could sure use more reef down there for sea life. LOL.
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 17:03
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BillH | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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I'm sick of the fools spending my money and wanting more (like the up and coming "war tax").
But apparently this is a bargin at $208 mil. BTW, it can hit 60 knots. |
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 17:18
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BrianCunningham | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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rapid responce That's why it's needed. It's also stealth, so if it keeps our sailors safe, it's worth it. Love multihulls BTW |
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 20:07
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Matatk | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Where do pirates eat when they are on shore?
Aaaaaarghby's Matthew |
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 23:00
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bobges | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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NICE SHIP i like the big screen on deck too
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Posted on: 2009/11/28 23:23
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Durango_Boy | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Oh man and here I thought they were huge roll up doors. |
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JrRifleCoach | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Pretty sure I saw that in Popular Mechanics when I was a kid.
But the forward gun mount was retractable, so the forecastle could be used as a basketball court. This one has a soccer field! |
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TommyT-Bone | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Why did thay paint a target on the deck? At least they should make enemy aircraft work for the kill. It would make a great drug runner or human cargo interceptor for the Coast Guard. Plenty of room on the deck to stage the return of illegals. If they were to close down Guantanamo Bay they could pitch tents on deck. They also would have a ready supply of ingredient for waterboarding. They could also ask the bound prisoners if they know how to swim. Just a thought.
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DaleD | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Damn, when I was in the Navy, a buddy I joined with served on the USS Independence. It was a carrier.
I'm old. |
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Posted on: 2009/11/29 17:33
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BrianCunningham | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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The target is for attack helicopters or one of these to land.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-35_Lightning_II |
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I wonder what kind of power it's making and how they make the power?
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Posted on: 2009/11/30 3:06
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Curtis1974 | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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I'd like to pull my kids behind it on a tube! I wonder if they would let me borrow it for a weekend?
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Epimax | Re: Pirates Beware | ||
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Wow!
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Posted on: 2009/11/30 13:44
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Independence_%28LCS-2%29 Quote: 2× gas turbines, 2× MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH 8000 Series diesel engines, 4× waterjets, retractable Azimuth thruster, 4× diesel generators The Navy has been running turbines in destroyers for a while. more Quote: Description |
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