Nimitz nudges out CVX: USN goes for evolutionary carrier option
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The US Navy has opted to take an evolutionary approach in designing a new aircraft carrier. The commissioning of the USS Harry S Truman and the decommissioning of the oil-powered USS Independence will bring the service nearer to standardizing a design based on the Nimitz class. The new carrier, designated CVN 77, is built from the Nimitz hull and propulsion system. CVN 77 has a 50-year life span and carries 6,000 people. Among the most important improvements are those that makes modernizing the carrier within its life span easier and less costly, and changes that would reduce crew requirements. Some of the arguments raised in favor of the Nimitz are that it is survivable, capable of long missions at high speed without tanker support, and have good seakeeping qualities.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 1998
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US Navy studies electric arrester gear
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The Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Aircraft Division sought industry proposals for feasibility studies, design and demonstration of technology for advanced aircraft recovery system. The system should be based on linear electric motors and may be used to relieve the current arrester gear on board aircraft carriers. The solution could list advantages such as reduced installed weight, cost, volume, aircraft run-out distance, required wind-over-deck, use of dangerous materials, airframe stress during recovery, shipboard manning and maintenance needs. NAWC is also seeking a solution that will allow high aircraft sortie rates and higher flexibility in the design of ships and aircraft.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 1998
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Royal Netherlands Navy to streamline its depot maintenance by 2000
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The Royal Netherlands Navy, or RNLN, plans to have its depot-maintenance functions streamlined by the year 2000. The RNLN is unique from other naval forces in the West because it only hires contractors for its ship equipment and construction needs. The RNLN, which concentrates on the maximum integration of its systems, handles the complete designs utilized for the sea vessels it utilizes for its operations. The RNLN favors the maintenance of in-house expertise centers instead of utilizing fleet support facilities and privatizing dockyard facilities for naval applications.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 1998
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