To: johnk
In a documentary I once saw on aircraft carrier building, they showed one of the initial tests they do after launching a new ship. They basically turn the rudder as far as it will go and apply full power, to make sure the ship handles it in some sensible way.
6 posted on
04/10/2017 8:49:44 PM PDT by
snarkpup
("The Democrat party's policies are like a warm blanket of asbestos." - Crystal Wright)
To: snarkpup
That is amazing considering the size and mass of that ship.
The guys at the stern in the pic must be loving that ride.
14 posted on
04/10/2017 8:55:46 PM PDT by
johnk
(faithful with little....)
To: snarkpup
It outbreached the Trident nearby.
16 posted on
04/10/2017 8:59:28 PM PDT by
Cvengr
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To: snarkpup
They basically turn the rudder as far as it will go and apply full power, to make sure the ship handles it in some sensible way. “
I do that with my 1965 Sears runabout at 22 knots and it’s plenty exciting.
19 posted on
04/10/2017 9:01:40 PM PDT by
steve86
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To: snarkpup
Yes, they do test the carriers like that.
But they also remove the aircraft from the deck first. And tie down everything in the hanger deck (forklifts, cranes, storage, ....)
At full speed, the aircraft carriers do squat down by the stern just like a power boat.
59 posted on
04/11/2017 2:09:50 AM PDT by
Robert A Cook PE
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