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The US Navy no longer has nuclear powered cruisers or destroyers. The only nuclear powered surface ships are aircraft carriers.
In general, the nuclear powered cruisers/destroyers could achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots (34 Miles Per Hour). Aircraft carriers must be able to achieve the same speed in order for them to be able to launch and recover aircraft.
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What does SSN stand for in us navy?
The hull classification "SSN" refers to the ship and propulsion type. Technically, it's spelled out SS-N; the designation refers to a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine. The abbreviation stands for "Submersible Ship - Nuclear".
You are looking for title of book about a navy destroyer that survives a worldwide nuclear war and berths at an island?
The Last Ship by William Brinkley
Was there ever a nuclear powered civilian vessel?
The USS Savannah was built as a civil ship, as a demonstration. I don't think it carried passengers though. Russia has some nuclear powered ice breakers.
What does CVAN stand for in USS Enterprise?
Carrier Vessel Attack Nuclear. If it were not a nuclear powered ship it would just be CVA or if a ship used strictly for submarine hunting it would be CVS.
What is a ship that is a fast naval ship?
A destroyer.
What does CGN mean in Navy designations?
cruiser guided-missle nuclear it is a type of a ship. It is a nuclear-powered, guided-missle cruiser, such as the USS Virginia CGN-38.
What ship was used in destroyer?
USS Hobby
What type of ship was HMS pathfinder?
a destroyer
What was the name of Samuel Hearne ship's?
the destroyer
What are some differences between a battle ship and a destroyer?
Battle ship is a generic term which means ships designed to be used in wars. A destroyer is a type of battleship
What does DE mean on a USNavy ship?
Destroyer Escort .
What is a navy ship called starting with d?
A destroyer is a navy ship. It starts with a D.
