THIS THREAD IS A COMBINATION OF TWO THREAD. IT INCLUDES:
THE LAUNCH OF THE 1ST LCS, LCS-1, USS FREEDOM STARTING AT POST 1
THE LAUNCH OF THE 2ND LCS, LCS-2, USS INDEPENDENCE STARTING AT POST 57
The Thread will be about news, pics, videos, and discussion regarding the US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, both classes.
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LCS-1, USS FREEDOM LAUNCHED
MARINETTE, Wis. (NNS) -- Thousands looked on Sept. 24, 2006, as the Navy christened and launched the nation's first littoral combat ship, Freedom (LCS 1), at the Marinette Marine shipyard.
“Just a little more than three years ago she was just an idea, now Freedom stands before us. And on this morning, we christen her, send her down the ways and get her ready to join the fleet next year,” said Adm. Mike Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations. “It comes none too soon, because there are tough challenges out there that only she can handle.”
The 377-foot Freedom is capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots and can operate in water less than 20 feet deep. The ship will act as a platform for launch and recovery of manned and unmanned vehicles. Its modular design will support interchangeable mission packages, allowing the ship to be reconfigured for antisubmarine warfare, mine warfare, or surface warfare missions on an as-needed basis.
The Lockheed Martin vessel is 377 feet long, will displace 2900 tons, has a top speed in excess of 50 knots, will be armed with a 57 mm gun, a RAM CIWS system, a 40 ft small boat, and two H-60 helos or up to three VUAVs. In addition, it can be outfitted for differing operation packages including anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-mine, or special operations.
The General Dynamics Trimaran version , LCS 2 Independence, will be launched and christened in 2007.
Here are a couple of pics of that design.
Each company will build two each of their designs and then a batch of nine vessels will be built based on the winner of the competition. Ultimately 50+ vessels of the class will be built.
THE LAUNCH OF THE 1ST LCS, LCS-1, USS FREEDOM STARTING AT POST 1
THE LAUNCH OF THE 2ND LCS, LCS-2, USS INDEPENDENCE STARTING AT POST 57
The Thread will be about news, pics, videos, and discussion regarding the US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, both classes.
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LCS-1, USS FREEDOM LAUNCHED
MARINETTE, Wis. (NNS) -- Thousands looked on Sept. 24, 2006, as the Navy christened and launched the nation's first littoral combat ship, Freedom (LCS 1), at the Marinette Marine shipyard.
“Just a little more than three years ago she was just an idea, now Freedom stands before us. And on this morning, we christen her, send her down the ways and get her ready to join the fleet next year,” said Adm. Mike Mullen, Chief of Naval Operations. “It comes none too soon, because there are tough challenges out there that only she can handle.”
The 377-foot Freedom is capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots and can operate in water less than 20 feet deep. The ship will act as a platform for launch and recovery of manned and unmanned vehicles. Its modular design will support interchangeable mission packages, allowing the ship to be reconfigured for antisubmarine warfare, mine warfare, or surface warfare missions on an as-needed basis.
The Lockheed Martin vessel is 377 feet long, will displace 2900 tons, has a top speed in excess of 50 knots, will be armed with a 57 mm gun, a RAM CIWS system, a 40 ft small boat, and two H-60 helos or up to three VUAVs. In addition, it can be outfitted for differing operation packages including anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-mine, or special operations.
The General Dynamics Trimaran version , LCS 2 Independence, will be launched and christened in 2007.
Here are a couple of pics of that design.
Each company will build two each of their designs and then a batch of nine vessels will be built based on the winner of the competition. Ultimately 50+ vessels of the class will be built.
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