The Olympic class if better technology where available

https://www.reddit.com/r/Olympic/comments/1id2io0/the_olympic_class_if_better_technology_where/

created by tdf199 on 29/01/2025 at 19:38 UTC

8 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

• Bulbous bows and hydrodynamic hull forms
• Geared turbines engines
• Electric propulsion engines
• Oil production
• Oil fire water tube boilers
• Welded hulls
• Aluminum superstructures
• Radar

How would such design alterations effect the speed and economy of the Olympic class?

Comments

Comment by tdf199 at 29/01/2025 at 19:45 UTC

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I could see a same 45,000+ GRT base design. Be the speed shifted up to 24 to 24.5+ knots.

Welded hull reduce weight and can reduce drag from no over lapping hull plates.

geared turbines have higher effeminacy then reciprocating, combination, or direct shaft turbines.

Proper oil burning water tube boilers can better economize oil then a refit scotch boiler and could like USS Texas be able to produce the needed steam with less boilers, less boilers and reduce operating cost .

Comment by JohnnyRC_007 at 29/01/2025 at 19:58 UTC

1 upvotes, 2 direct replies

She'd be considerably faster, but hopefully she'd retain her grace and styling.