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The fastest U.S. Navy ship still in service is the Freedom-class littoral combat ship (LCS). Officially, it's "40+ knots," ...
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The Fastest Ship in the U.S. Navy Runs on Jet Engines

USS Marinette is the Navy’s fastest—and most overpowered—ship. Powered by twin Boeing 777 jet turbines and four massive water jets, it can crash stop in its own length and operate in 15 feet of water.
USS Marinette can hit 40+ knots and crash stop in its own length—thanks to twin Boeing 777 jet engines. But those same engines made it deaf to submarines, doomed its sonar system, and even got some ...