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auxiliary ship [ȯg′zil·yə·rē ′ship] (naval architecture) A naval vessel other than a combat ship, such as a troop ship, repair ship, and cargo ship. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For this it is necessary to develop new main and auxiliary ship systems and mechanisms with extensive life-spans and periods between repairs and with service life intended to last throughout a ship's life-cycle, atomic-powered or using other physical principles. Navy growth initiatives, including future Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) commonality initiatives planned for future surface combatants, submarines, auxiliary ships and carriers. The crew has spent the last 2 1/2 years building the auxiliary ship, which measures 689 feet long, 106 feet wide, travels up to 20 knots and has a displacement of 41,000 metric tons. |
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