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05-10-2004, 01:54 PM
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I work in the West Village in NYC. I see that crap everyday. Even after the worst day at work, i can still say "at least I'm not him!" Makes me feel better immediately. 
05-10-2004, 07:02 PM
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it's on now by the way
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05-10-2004, 07:18 PM
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General Characteristics, Nimitz Class
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Va.
Power Plant: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts
Length, overall: 1,092 feet (332.85 meters)
Flight Deck Width: 252 feet (76.8 meters)
Beam: 134 feet (40.84 meters)
Displacement: Approx. 97,000 tons (87,996.9 metric tons) full load
Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour)
Aircraft: 85
Cost: about $4.5 billion each
Damn that's a BIG boat!!!!
Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Co., Newport News, Va.
Power Plant: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts
Length, overall: 1,092 feet (332.85 meters)
Flight Deck Width: 252 feet (76.8 meters)
Beam: 134 feet (40.84 meters)
Displacement: Approx. 97,000 tons (87,996.9 metric tons) full load
Speed: 30+ knots (34.5+ miles per hour)
Aircraft: 85
Cost: about $4.5 billion each
Damn that's a BIG boat!!!!
05-10-2004, 07:22 PM
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this was a 82 foot boat with twin jet drives. 50+ knots (57.5+ mph). MANY 50 cal. machine guns and several grenade launchers. Way cool boat!
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05-10-2004, 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by Waterfoul
Fountain building aircraft carriers now? Bet they spin out when they have to head into the wind to launch! LOL!
Fountain building aircraft carriers now? Bet they spin out when they have to head into the wind to launch! LOL!
