Iran building mock-up of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Iran is building a mock-up of a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carrier.
United States officials say the aircraft carrier is non-operational and suspect Iran plans to blow the vessel up for propaganda purposes. Satellite photos of the carrier reveal there are also mock aircraft on the flight deck, New York Times reports.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln is fully equipped with working aircraft and a nuclear reactor, unlike Iran’s mock-up ship.
The mock-up vessel is distinctly modeled after an American Nimitz class aircraft carrier and bares the Nimitz’s number 68 on the bow. American officials say there is no nuclear-propulsion system on board and that the mock-up is only about two-thirds the size of a real Nimitz class aircraft carrier.
“Based on our observations, this is not a functioning aircraft carrier; it’s a large barge built to look like an aircraft carrier,” said Cmdr. Jason Salata, a spokesman for the Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. “We’re not sure what Iran hopes to gain by building this. If it is big propaganda piece, to what end?”
Whatever its intended purpose, the mock-up vessel is nearing completion and may soon takes it maiden voyage in the Persian Gulf.
[ New York Times ]
The post Iran building mock-up of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier appeared first on Guns.com.
Source: http://www.guns.com/2014/03/21/iran-building-mock-u-s-navy-nuclear-powered-aircraft-carrier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iran-building-mock-u-s-navy-nuclear-powered-aircraft-carrier
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,707,714,656 |
| Stories: | 8,448,379 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
