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Nimitz carrier timeline to flank speed explained by US Navy
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: A US Navy tactical action officer explains how long a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier takes to reach “flank speed.” The piece focuses on the timing for accelerating the ship to maximum speed, framed as part of carrier operations and readiness.
WHO: A US Navy aircraft carrier tactical action officer
WHAT: Explained how long a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier takes to go to flank speed
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To explain the ship’s acceleration time to flank speed as part of carrier operations.
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