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9th May 2024
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Each Walrus-class submarine may carry up to twenty torpedoes, forty mines, and one UGM-84 Harpoon surface-to-surface missile in its four 21-inch (533mm) torpedo tubes. Walrus-Class Submarine. Image Credit: Creative Commons.…
The USS New Jersey has received more decorations than any other vessel in American history. Navy. It had a dramatic impact in Vietnam in a matter of months. An overhead…
It did not mean the end for the supercarrier, and the U.S. Navy adopted the USS Forrestal class, which had more conventional proportions, just five years later. Artist's conception of…
Forty-seven aircraft carriers, including amphibious assault ships, are operational. U.S. Navy flattops make up over a third. Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Artist Rendering. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Fourteen navies operate 47…
The Vought F4U Corsair was a big reason why American forces were able to beat Japanese Zero fighters in the air. Vought F4U Corsair. Christian D. Orr, a military analyst,…
The USS Iowa had an admirable track record in battle. It turned out to be a flexible ship. It was also resilient enough to sustain damage and carry on steaming.…
The U.S. Navy ship USS Nautilus could go anywhere and do a great job at whatever it was asked to do. The USS Nautilus permanently docked at the US Submarine…
The U.S. Navy wants a Block VI Virginia-Class Submarine. Labour shortages may prevent that. Image of Virginia-class Submarine features. Image Credit: Creative Commons. According to a watchdog organisation, the U.S.…
It has been said that the USS Parche is "the most decorated vessel in American history," a fact that is well-known in Russia. USS Parche (SSN 683) from the early…
For a good reason, this is the biggest attempt to ensure they will maintain the USS Texas for future generations. It is the only vessel of its kind. Image: Creative…
