Beloit, Wisconsin – The USS New Orleans (LPD-18) was commissioned on March 10, 2007 in New Orleans, LA. USS New Orleans, which is the second ship of the San Antonio Class of amphibious transports dock ships, is the fourth ship to honor Louisiana's largest city. USS New Orleans is powered by four (4) Fairbanks Morse Colt-Pielstick PC2.5 STC diesel engines which provide over 41,000 hp for main propulsion. USS San Antonio (LPD-17) was commissioned in January 2006. The San Antonio Class of ships provide transport and landing capabilities for Marines and their equipment.
Length: 684 ft (208.5 m)
Displacement: 25,300 mt
Speed: 22+ knots
About Fairbanks Morse Engine
Since the company's inception in the 1870s, Fairbanks Morse Engine, based in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA, has been a worldwide leader in diesel engine technology and manufacturing. Today, the mission of Fairbanks Morse Engine is to provide its customers the highest quality diesel engines and generator sets, dual fuel engine generator sets, OEM replacement parts, and factory trained direct field service support. Our focus markets today are in the stationary power generation sector and large medium speed diesel and diesel-electric propulsion for the United States Navy and commercial maritime shipbuilding industry. |
