John Lewis
John Lewis
Replenishment Ships
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
John Lewis
Designation
John Lewis
Alternate Designation
TAO-X
Equipment Type
Replenishment Ships
Manufacturer
General Dynamics NASSCO
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The US Navy's Military Sealift Command T-AO 205 USNS John Lewis is a next generation fleet replenishment oiler in support of the Navy and Marine Corps operations. The ship will provide underway replenishment of fuel and stores to US Navy ships at sea and jet fuel for aircraft assigned to aircraft carriers. The US Navy expects to award the construction contract in the summer of 2016 with the first ship construction starting in 2018. These ships will carry 157,000 barrels of oil.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Displacement
50000.00 tonnes
Max Speed
20.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Replenishment Ships
Status
Active
Also Known As
TAO-X
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
General Dynamics NASSCO
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
July 17, 2021
Total Production
20
Unitary Cost
USD $1.7 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Length
250 meter
Mass — Full Displacement
50,000 ton
Speed — Top Speed
20 knot
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003262
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
250 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
50000000 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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