Post by: AngelOfThyNight on July 12, 2016, 08:35:26 AM
MOBILE, Ala. — Austal USA’s Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) team finalized the delivery of USNS Carson City (EPF 7) to the U.S. Navy during a small document-signing event held onboard the ship here on June 24, 2016.The EPF program provides the Navy with a new high-speed intra-theater transport capability. The 338-foot long Carson City is an aluminum catamaran capable of transporting 600 tons, 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, and is designed to operate in austere ports and waterways, providing added flexibility to U.S. warfighters worldwide. The ship’s flight deck can also support flight operations for …
Source: Navy accepts delivery of USNS Carson City (http://www.NevadaAppeal.com/news/local/22790565-113/navy-accepts-delivery-of-usns-carson-city?utm_source=swift_rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss-referrals&utm_section=Local)