Testing Big Boats (alright, ships)

[MagicMtnDan]

Nimitz Class Carrier Sea Trial:
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/cvn_xx.jpg
Pushing it!
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/cvn_xxyy.jpg
1987 Aircraft Carrier Shock Trial:
http://www.dt.navy.mil/code60/code660/images/carrier.gif
Lots more pics here: http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/cvn-68_i.htm

[spectratoad]

I was on the Kennedy CV-67 and our sea trials were just like that. It is quit fun walking around while the heavy rolls happen during the high speed turns.
Got hit by a wave one time that tipped the ship like that, 13 degree roll is what we were told. It crunched a few planes and sent alot of stuff below decks all over but no real damage.
Carriers are fun and you can rarely ever see the whole thing.
Those pictures bring back some memories.:D

[rrrr]

They're never gonna get a good looking lawn, no matter how much they water it. :D :D
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/cvn-75-washdown.jpg

[fourspeednup]

That sucker spun out just like my jetboat! Although I only wish it could blow shit up---come here wakeboard boat :devil: