To: frankenMonkey
2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors?
I assume it is for plane fuel.....
6 posted on
01/09/2014 6:15:57 AM PST by
Vaquero
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To: Vaquero
11 posted on
01/09/2014 6:29:12 AM PST by
gunnrmike
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To: Vaquero
I read once that the carriers carry what it takes to largely supply their escort ships when necessary.
Not that I have any personal experience in this area.
Maybe others here can speak to that.
18 posted on
01/09/2014 8:01:53 PM PST by
EternalVigilance
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To: Vaquero; gunnrmike
Avgas and they also carry considerable amounts of DFM that can be used for their escorts when other refueling assets aren’t available.
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