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A hybrid gas/electric engine lets the USS Makin Island get underway quicker, go longer without refueling, and save money. It also has fewer moving parts than a traditional steam engine.![Makin Island]()
The USS Making Island, the second largest ship in the U.S. navy, is the first to use hybrid technology.![Makin_Island_2]()
Makin Island Returns from acceptance trials. Ship-makers are considering putting its hybrid power plant in next-generation troop transports, and possibly next-gen destroyers.![Makin Island]()
Aboard the USS Makin Island.![Makin Island]()
The USS Makin Island can travel twice as far as its counterpart warships on the same amount of fuel.![USS Makin Island]()
The WASP-class Makin Island is the first-of-its-kind with a gas turbine-electric hybrid propulsion system that saved a million gallons of fuel on its maiden voyage, a savings of 2.2 million dollars.![USS Makin Island]()
The amphibious assault ship Makin Island is delivered. The second biggest ship in the Navy's fleet, it can carry up to 2,000 marines.Navy Unveils 'Hybrid' Warship
The Navy unveils its first "hybrid" warship, the WASP-class Makin Island that has gas turbine engines and an electric drive. It carries transport and anti-submarine helicopters as well as VTOL bombers.
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