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| The USNS Henry J. Kaiser Class Support Ship |
International Military - Henry J Kaiser class name is rarely known to observers of the world of defense equipment. But if you see the shape of the Henry J Kaiser class ship then you will know that the role of this ship is support.
Previously informed from tnial.mil.id, KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai 332 (KRI GNR 332) had just trained with the Henry J Kaiser class. It was informed that the exercise was between Henry J Kaiser class and KRI GNR 332 with the theme of supplying at sea.
Debriefing at sea or known as ongoing replenishment (UNREP) was carried out by Henry J Kaiser class with KRI GNR 332 in Hawaiian waters. And it can be seen that KRI GNR 332 personnel are refueling at sea from the Henry J Kaiser class. With this moment, KRI GNR 332 is very lucky to be able to provide briefing with the Henry J Kaiser class.
Quoted from naval-technology.com, the Henry J Kaiser class is currently still operating in the US Navy. Especially in the Military Sealift Command which operates 15 units of Henry J Kaiser class ships. And the Chilean Navy apparently operates 1 unit of Henry J Kaiser class obtained from the US Navy.
It is known that the Henry J Kaiser class is tasked with recharging warships. Especially refueling, food logistics, ammunition, medical supplies and much more, for this reason Henry J Kaiser class ships have an important role during long-distance movement of the fleet.
Historically, the Henry J Kaiser class was built in four shipyards. Such as Avondale Shipyard, Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company and Tampa Shipbuilding Company.
As a result the Henry J Kaiser class was launched in October 1985 and for service was carried out in December 1986 for the first ship. And until now the Henry J Kaiser class is still actively operating.
In addition, the double hull shape apparently protects the Henry J Kaiser class tank from damage. As a result, the structure in the Henry J Kaiser class is apparently very strong and not easily damaged. It is intended that the fuel oil brought by the Henry J Kaiser class does not spill into the ocean.
And both sides of the Henry J Kaiser class have refueling stations. And spare fuel storage is in the Henry J Kaiser class as superior. As a result the Henry J Kaiser class has an overall length of 206.5m.
The additional 29.7m of width makes it a size match in the Henry J Kaiser class. Therefore, the full load displacement of the Henry J Kaiser class ship is quite large. And the full displacement weight of the Henry J Kaiser class can apparently reach 41,353 tons.
Then for the Henry J Kaiser class crew, it is equipped with 89 civilian crew and 19 officers. Then there are six US Navy personnel and 29 reserve personnel in the Henry J Kaiser class. In addition, the refilling system for Henry J Kaiser class Replenishment Oilers has five refueling stations.