New Navy Expeditionary Fast-Transport Moves Tanks at 35 Knots
Kris Osborn
Sep 8, 2020
by Kris Osborn - Warrior Maven
Tanks, Marines, artillery, weapons and supplies can all traverse the ocean at a speed of thirty-five knots to expedite attacks, reinforce operations, deliver special operators and support sea-basing operations on missions intended for the U.S. Navy’s growing fleet of Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels.
“EPFs are capable of transporting 600 short tons 1,200 nautical miles. Each vessel includes a flight deck to support day and night aircraft launch and recovery operations,†a Navy report said.
The Navy has now received its 12th EPF from AUSTAL USA, a shipbuilder already working on EPF 13. EPF 12, called USNS Newport, will be owned and operated by Military Sealift Command.
https://defensemaven.io/warriormaven/sea/new-navy-expeditionary-fast-transport-moves-tanks-at-35-knots-fEgBzhS8r0iIihVcW-hzFg
