How the US Navy Built a Warship for Speed, Versatility, and Coastal Control | Blueprint
Naval warfare is changing, and the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships are leading the way. Designed for high-speed deployment, coastal dominance, and multi-mission flexibility, these cutting-edge vessels can reach 44 knots and adapt to roles from anti-submarine warfare to special operations. With its revolutionary trimaran design and lightweight aluminum structure, the USS Independence is redefining what a warship can do.
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Impossible Engineering looks at the history of pioneering modern-day mega structures. Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field.
This film was first broadcast: 2017
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