Off Topic The Instruments Of War (Mainly Aircraft Carrriers) Thread

My dad always used to take me to the Navy Open days at Portsmouth when I was young, the aircraft carriers were always my favourite. I recall going on HMS Hermes and it's sister HMS Bulwark, and Invincible and Illustrious. I always loved the Sea Harrier because of this. Bit of a trip down memory lane for me, this thread Stroller!

 

We have one here in NY moored in the Hudson River.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Intrepid_(CV-11)

 

even new zealand has an aircraft carrier




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We have one too ................... but it was sunk by the Japanese of Perth, Western Australia in WW2.

 

Glad to be of service. I started it as a joke, but it seems to have taken off, if you'll pardon the pun.

 

Just keep your politics off the aircraft carriers thread

 

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HMS Victorious

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3 New Navy Ships: USS REAGANSeeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective... ENORMOUS !

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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. 18,150 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


USS BILL CLINTON

The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver, BC

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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 Tomcat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft, 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 DONALD TRUMP

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Details are vague and scary. But don't you worry..........he has a plan!

 

Tanks for that

 

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She can arrest my velocity in those cables

 

Good job she's wearing a belt......

 

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Love the old battleship behind the carrier, where's is this?

 

Not 100% sure but it looks like the new Us carrier USS G Ford. So Newport if it is.

 

No it's not.

 

okay troll enlighten us then.

 

Oh, I don't know where it is. I'm just disagreeing with you