Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for USS Hornet (CV-8).
9 x Babcock & Wilcox boilers with 4 x Parsons geared steam turbines developing 120,000 shaft horsepower to 4 x shafts.
Propulsion
32.5 kts
37.4 mph
Surface Speed
12,513 nm
14,400 miles | 23,175 km
Range