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  2. Flank speed - Wikipedia

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    Flank speed is an American nautical term referring to a ship's true maximum speed but it is not equivalent to the term full speed ahead. Usually, flank speed is reserved for situations in which a ship finds itself in imminent danger, such as coming under attack by aircraft. Flank speed is very demanding of fuel and often unsustainable because ...

  3. Engine order telegraph - Wikipedia

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    The engineers hear the bell and move their handle to the same position to signal their acknowledgment of the order, and adjust the engine speed accordingly. Such an order is called a "bell"; for example, the order for a ship's maximum speed, flank speed, is called a "flank bell". [2]

  4. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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    In the Royal Navy and Commonwealth navies, the term generally is synonymous with rating and often includes petty officers and chief petty officers. In the US Navy and US Coast Guard, the term excludes chief petty officers. 2. More loosely, a sailor or enlisted person of any navy. Bluejacket's Manual A basic handbook for US Navy personnel. board 1.

  5. Flanking maneuver - Wikipedia

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    The Battle of Marathon, an example of the double-envelopment, a form of flanking maneuver. In military tactics, a flanking maneuver is a movement of an armed force around an enemy force's side, or flank, to achieve an advantageous position over it. [1]

  6. Battle off Samar - Wikipedia

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    Heermann steamed into the action at flank speed through the formation of "baby flattops" through smoke and intermittent rain squalls that had reduced visibility at times to less than 100 yd (90 m), twice having to back emergency full to avoid collisions with friendly ships, first with Samuel B. Roberts and then at 07:49 with Hoel, as she tried ...

  7. The Navy Is Building a Hypersonic Ship-Killing Missile Called ...

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    A Navy program document claims Increment 2 is aimed at countering “2028 threats,” likely a reference to Russia and China’s powerful air defense and anti-ship capabilities, which are ...

  8. USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) - Wikipedia

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    USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25/CGN-25) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy, the only ship of her class. Named in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge , she was the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name.

  9. Three NATO allies sign deal to speed up military deployments ...

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    As a result of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, both NATO and the European Union have started to speed up preparations in case a military conflict with Moscow erupts.