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05-03-2008, 05:23 PM
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Why the new AF tanker should be build in Alabama...
Because we build the coolest, bad ass ships...
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05-03-2008, 05:45 PM
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OK!...That's pretty wild. What's the "skinny" on it?
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05-03-2008, 05:49 PM
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it is part of the navy's new littoral class of destroyers - they have different 'modules' which can be lifted in for different ops. the cat design allows it to be more stable in heavy seas and faster - upto 60 knots (i wanna ski behind one of these mofos.)
Instapundit has more pics and you can find more at some of the links: instapinch.com Blog Archive USS Independence, LCS 2 http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...GD_cutaway.png |
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05-03-2008, 07:28 PM
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Very cool. So where does Lord Vader's shuttle dock?
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05-03-2008, 08:09 PM
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Quote:
 I'll bet it hauls a$$
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05-03-2008, 10:44 PM
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One question. Where the hell is the trolling motor?? Everyone knows you can't sneak up on a bass without a trolling motor
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05-04-2008, 05:41 AM
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