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John Lewis Class Fleet Oiler (T-AO 205)

Model T-AO 205 class

Double-hulled U.S. Navy fleet oilers that transfer fuel to carrier strike groups, carrying 162,000 barrels of oil at 20 knots.

Description

The John Lewis Class fleet oilers transfer fuel to the U.S. Navy's carrier strike groups at sea. NASSCO designed the vessels with double hulls to protect against oil spills and with strengthened cargo and ballast tanks.

Key features

  • 162,000 barrels of oil cargo capacity
  • Significant dry cargo capacity and aviation capability
  • Speed of 20 knots
  • Full load displacement 49,850 tons
  • Two medium-speed Fairbanks-Morse 12V48/60CR diesel engines on two shafts
  • Ships include USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), Harvey Milk, Earl Warren, Robert F. Kennedy, Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth

Applications

  • Underway replenishment of fuel for carrier strike groups

Specifications

Full load displacement49,850 tons
Speed20 knots
Liquid cargo162,000 barrels
PropulsionTwo medium-speed Fairbanks-Morse 12V48/60CR diesel engines, two shafts

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