Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective. .. ENORMOUS!
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 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
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 which, 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
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
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 .
In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada .
USS BARACK OBAMA
Details are as vague.
But don't you worry....... ...he has a plan
That must be an old photo of the USS Barack Obama; last I heard, it was sunk.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't sunk Snarky, but on loan to Kenya.
ReplyDeleteThank you for clearing up some confusion I had... For a long time I thought Obama was the captain of a Kenyan pirate vessel.
ReplyDeleteI thought the uss obama....aka THE TITANIC, would be a dingy!
ReplyDeleteI herad that our new Navy fleet under President Hussein will be the Nina, Pinta & Santa Maria.
ReplyDeleteinnominatus, You see this is an educational blog as well as being a funny blog. Glad I could help.
ReplyDeleteBunni, you have to think big like Obama does.
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