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USS Independence trimaran ready for the sea

Bath, USA - It can also carry two SH-60 helicopters or several UASs

The USS Independence, second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS-2) prototype of the US Navy, completed its propulsion system test and is now ready for the sea for operational tests. It will be the first trimaran of the US Navy. The vessel is produced by a consortium led by Bath Iron Works (General Dynamics subsidiary) at Austal facilities in Mobile, Maine. Besides its various systems and armaments the ship's...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105565
Rome, Italy, 06/09/2009 11:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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