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I wonder how long it takes between rounds to recharge the system?

• xeromal 6y ago
  I wonder if the ship is nuclear powered and if that has any bearing on whether it can support a laser or not.
  • nradov 6y ago
    The ship is powered by diesel engines, not nuclear. New surface ship classes being designed now will have increased electrical generation capacity to support lasers and railguns.
  • pengaru 6y ago
    Diesel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Portland_(LPD-27) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Portland_(LPD-27) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio-class_amphibious_transport_dock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio-class_amphibious_t...
  • wolf550e 6y ago
    The only surface ships the US has that are nuclear powered are the supercarriers. Nuclear ships are expensive.
    • xeromal 6y ago
      Ah, that's what I was thinking of. Makes sense. That and some submarines right?
      • MeanWeen 6y ago
        All of the submarines to my knowledge, yes.
        • valuearb 6y ago
          We need to start replacing our nuclear attack subs with AIP subs like Swedens. Way cheaper, and stealthier.