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The CVV was requested for Congressional authorization in the Fiscal Year 1980 Shipbuilding program. The 1,200 PSI steam plant would produce 140,000 SHP for a maximum speed of 28.1 knots; manning of 3,720 officers and ratings; a capacity of 4,000 tons of aviation fuel and 1,075 tons of aviation ordnance. Cost of lead ship $1671.1 million in FY 1980 dollars.Source: Warships International No.1, 1979
The CVV was requested for Congressional authorization in the Fiscal Year 1980 Shipbuilding program. The 1,200 PSI steam plant would produce 140,000 SHP for a maximum speed of 28.1 knots; manning of 3,720 officers and ratings; a capacity of 4,000 tons of aviation fuel and 1,075 tons of aviation ordnance. Cost of lead ship $1671.1 million in FY 1980 dollars.
Source: Warships International No.1, 1979
