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Old 01-22-2003, 10:47 AM   #9
JohnR
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50 MPH - that puppy has 2 big nuclear reactors in it for power to drive 4 turbines. The official tops speed according to the Navy was something over 30 knots. Rumors had it that they could do well past 45 knots which is well over 50mph

Nothing of any size can touch them in speed.

4 billion dollars per plus 1 billion a year to run... But nothing says hello like an aircraft carrier whose single carrier wing has more and deadlier aircraft than the complete Air Forces of 90% of countries - Reach out and touch someone

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