Comments on: Building a New Ford

By: thermopile

thermopile — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:46:51 +0000

The propulsion plant came in about 50 long tons under estimate … so from a WEIGHT perspective, there is margin. And a few extra tons added due to EMALS is a relative drop in the bucket of a 90,000 long ton carrier.
It is *slightly* more worrisome for stability: the propulsion plant is generally below the center of buoyancy, and the EMALS is well above it. The righting moment takes a small hit.

By: Ward

Ward — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:58:57 +0000

Let me try and figure that out for you, Grandjester. I’m sure it ain’t gonna cost any less.

By: Grandjester

Grandjester — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:56:09 +0000

OK what are a few hundred tons between friends… But I am curious as to how much this will add to the cost?

By: Max in Andover

Max in Andover — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:15:23 +0000

Now there’s a man with real experience in the Navy! Anchors aweigh, my friend!
Signed, a former swab jockey