U.S.S. Independence (LCS-2) A Triple Hulled, Weapon-Laden Monster.
We've been hearing rumblings about the U.S. Navy's triple-hulled ships, but here's
one that was launched last month, the U.S.S Independence .. Built by General
Dynamics, it's called a "littoral combat ship" (LCS), and the tri-maran can move
huge weapons around faster than any ship in the Navy. Ironic that with all that
high tech built in, the ship reminds us of the Merrimac ironclad from Civil War days.
Littoral means close to shore, and that's where these fleet-hulled babies will operate, tailor-made for launching helicopters and armored vehicles, sweeping mines and firing all manner of torpedoes, missiles and machine guns. These ships were designed to be relatively inexpensive this one's a bargain at $208 million and the navy plans to build 55 of them. This tri-maran is the first of the new fire-breathing breed, ready to scoot out of dry dock at a rumored 60 knots.. It's like a speedy and heavily-armed aircraft carrier for helicopters.
This is exactly like the Ferry boat up in Canada, water jets for power. This is one amazing boat.
ReplyDeletePirate catcher? When?
ReplyDeleteImpressive boat, but $208 million is not inexpensive.And then, what good is all that fire power if you not going to or are not allowed to use it?
ReplyDeleteI am all in favor of building these vessels, but 55 of them?
ReplyDeleteI'm all for it as long as they blow them all out of the water!
ReplyDeleteScorched earth is the only way to go.
After they finish the pirates off have them go up the Rio Grande and do the same to the illeagals.
Anonymous.....what a pathetic statement........and from one who can't even spell correctly! Shows your ignorance.
ReplyDeleteHey Anonymous. R U reffering to the Mothballed FASTCAT ferries in N.Vancouver, British Columbia?
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