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Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 U.S. Navy
| How long did the Nimitz go between its launch and its first refueling? | US Navy Ships
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| What is the crew size (with embarked airwing) of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier? | US Navy Ships
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| Who was the 'father' of nuclear propulsion in the US Navy? | US Navy Ships
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| What's the actual (not official) top speed of a Los Angeles class submarine (SSN) in knots (submerged)? | US Navy Ships
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30-32. Various sources list the official top speed as 20+, 23+, or 28+ knots.
| Submarines: what is the difference between an SSN sub and an SSBN? | US Navy Ships
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USS Constitution. Over 200 years old, originally launched October 21, 1797.
| Which US President depicted on Mt. Rushmore does NOT have a US aircraft carrier named after him? | US Navy Ships
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Thomas Jefferson. CVN-71: Theodore Roosevelt; CVN-72: Abraham Lincoln; CVN-73: George Washington
| How many battleships does the US Navy have in active service (July 2000)? | US Navy Ships
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0. Four were in and out of service through the 1980's, but have since been placed in reserved status (mothballed).
USS Nautilus. In July of 1951 Congress authorized construction of the world's first nuclear powered submarine. On December 12th of that year, the Navy Department announced that she would be the sixth ship of the fleet to bear the name NAUTILUS. Her keel was laid by President Harry S. Truman at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut on June 14, 1952. After nearly 18 months of construction, NAUTILUS was launched on January 21, 1954 with First Lady Mamie Eisenhower breaking the traditional bottle of champagne across NAUTILUS' bow as she slid down the ways into the Thames River. Eight months later, on September 30, 1954, NAUTILUS (SSN-571) became the first commissioned nuclear powered ship in the United States Navy.
| If a ship has a hull number beginning with DDG, what type of ship is it? | US Navy Ships
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Guided Missile Destroyer.
28 million dollars. The jets are not cheap! FYI - they weigh about 24,500 pounds empty, too!
| What is the fastest speed that the Blue Angels fly their plane in an airshow? | US Navy Blue Angels
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700 MPH. Although an FA-18 Hornet can reach speeds of 1400 MPH - just under Mach 2 - the fastest speed in the show is about 700 MPH. It is achieved by the solo pilots during the sneak attack.
110. Although only about 40 enlisted officers are at each airshow, there are 110 on the team that rotate from trip to trip.
2-3 years. There are 9 officers with a 2 year term of service on the team and 7 with a 3 year term of service.
16. There are 6 FA-18 demonstration pilots, 3 C-130 pilots, the Narrator, the Events Coordinator, the Public Affairs Officer, the Maintenance Officer, the Flight Surgeon, the Admin Officer, and the Supply Officer.
2 - Right Wing. The Right Wing was traditionally held by a Marine to maintain continuity throughout the team.
Fat Albert. 'Fat Albert' is a nickname given to the plane by Marine Corps Blue Angel pilots in the 1970s because of its size and shape. The cargo plane has an all Marine crew.
Six. Although 8 officers and 7 planes make it to every show, there are only 6 that perform. The extra plane is for the number 7 (Narrator)and 8 (Events Coordinator).
NAF El Centro, CA. They train for 3 months (January through March) in El Centro every year.
NAS Pensacola, FL. Although they are stationed at Forrest Sherman Field NAS in Pensacola, Florida, their training every winter is in El Centro, CA.
To recruit Navy and Marines. The mission of the Blue Angels is to is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting, and to represent the Naval Service to the United States civilian community, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps.
F6F Hellcat. The F6F Hellcat was only flown from June 15 to August 25th - about two months - before the team began using the F8F Bearcat.
Cmdr Roy 'Butch' Voris. Butch Voris served on the team in 1946-1947 and again in 1952.
NAS Jacksonville, FL. The first show was flown on June 15, 1946 at Craig field NAS Jacksonville Florida
73. The ship carries 9 16 in. 50 caliber {guns;} 12 5 in. 38 caliber {guns;} 32 armored Tomahawk missile {launchers;} 16 Harpoon missile {launchers;} and 4 Phalanx CIWS.
Former Enlisted Officer. An officer who has 'come up through the ranks', i.e. started out as an enlisted man and earned a commission.
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