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http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=97048
USS Nimitz just came out of it's maintenance period and is going out for sea trials.
>"Teams from Combat Systems Department removed, refurbished and reinstalled over 150 antennas, saving over $3 million in contractor costs," said Cmdr. David Gast, Nimitz combat systems officer and native of Miami. "We've updated every element of the ship's satellite communication, and information processing suites were upgraded or replaced."
>Combat systems also completely modernized the ship's Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) capability with numerous upgrades. The ship's integrated network was updated to the new Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Services (CANES) system.
>"It provides a more secure and robust system for the 21st century," said Yates. "This brings us on par with the most advanced IT systems comparable to the civilian world."
>During the EPIA, modifications were made to the ship's defenses, adding two MK-38 anti-ship guns and a anti-torpedo defense system.
>A rebuild of the ship's second service turbine generator was completed, as well as a complete overhaul of all four distilling units creating fresh water for the ship.
>The interior of the ship wasn't the only focus of the makeover. Over 100,000 square feet of flight deck non-skid was removed, and the ship performed major repairs to the jet blast deflectors and ship structure.
Considering the time frame, this is most likely roughly the configuration the Nimitz will be retired as.
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>>31620568
My god. She looks just like the day she was built, as far as visible signs of wear. Fucking nuts to realize she's been in service for 41 years.
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>>31621126
They get lots of love and care I imagine.
Here's a pic of one of the new guns. Honestly didn't see it coming as an addition, but it's nice to have I suppose.
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>>31621151
Nice in-port and swarm option, I guess. I'm more interested in that Anti-Torpedo Torpedo system. I didn't think the CVNs were going to start getting operational versions of that before 2018. Nice to hear they're already fitting them.
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>>31621208
It's actually been fitted to 5 carriers before this (six now I guess). It's just not fully "operational" until 2022 though. I suppose they're just fitting the hardware for it now. Sorta weird to think about honestly, the Nimitz will probably only have the full version for one deployment.
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>>31620568
I have nothing to say other than I work for the shipyard that builds these beautiful bastards and wanted to bump to see more pictures.
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>>31621151
I'm a huge fan of these low footprint options. If there's room, why not?
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>>31621383
Got some more from the DVIDS release.
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>>31621449
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>>31621151
>MK-38
Supposed to get these on our (RCN) Harry DeWolf Class, aparently they're top stuff.
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>>31621473
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>>31621483
This is a man on navigation night watch on the Nimitz. I'm not sure why they published this because he's clearly about to either fall asleep in his chair, or die.
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>>31621508
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>>31621398
>If there's room, why not?
I think the only question is whether SeaRAM or another point defense system might be more useful there. Basically balancing threat risk against cost for the whole threat envelope and trying to balance full coverage. If there's room for a system, you're damn right it should be used.
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>>31621539
All I found that's recent and sort of interesting.
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>>31621449
I get to see the Enterprise in for decommissioning everyday. Feels bad man.
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>>31621543
CIWS and SeaRAM takes up a lot more space than a MK38. Hence why C-RAM trailer.
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>>31621617
Nimitz also doesn't use SeaRAM. It uses plain old RAM.
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>>31621483
Damn. Weird to think they have the old M2s.
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>>31621572
She was a grand old bitch, but goddamn it was past time to let her rest.
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>>31621672
When something better comes out, I'm sure they'll replace them
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>>31621483
Cute <3
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us navy ship had 2 anti ship missiles fired at it in middle east.. http://www.defconwarningsystem.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6805&p=62562#p62562
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>>31620568
All those sensors and radars yet they still can't find moral
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