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The USN did not want any more wooden boats. Everything built during WWII was built for just that...WWII. The USN transitioned from a wooden navy in about 1883, going to steel ships. The USN was geared for maintaining a steel navy, not the 1880s wooden navy.
The military, with rare museum exceptions; does not collect airplanes, jets, helicopters, helmets, trucks, ships, tanks, cannons, hand grenades, machine guns, etc. They use them, and then either DESTROYS them, sells them (auctions), or re-cycles them (scrapping). If the machine is not used for "target practice", then it's destroyed intentionally so that no one can use it.
The USAF (US Army Air Force back then) destroyed nearly all of it's WWII airplanes at the end of the war. Reason: After WWI the US Army Air Corps had a ton of WWI bi-planes remaining in storage. The USAAC asked Congress for more money to modernize their aircraft fleet. Congress replied with, "Why? Use those airplanes that you have stored away...they still fly and work, right!?" The US military learned their lesson the hard way, real fast! If you've got it, congress will expect you to use it! So, the military got smart, if they wanted "state of the art" equipment...they better not have any "old obsolete" equipment on hand that can be thrown into their face by politicians; when defense funds are issued out.
Money runs the military.
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What size props were used on World War 2 PT Boats?
See website: Patrol Torpedo Boats (PT Boats)
Did the Japanese use PT boats during World War 2?
yes
World War 2 What role did the GM diesel motor play in navy PT boats?
The wooden PT boats of WW2 had three Packard gasoline engines. Packard went out of business in about 1959.
How many World War 2 PT boats and Viet War Swift Boats still survive?
Some people say 17, but the most reliable source I've seen said 15
What were boats made of in world war 2?
USN ships of WWII were built of steel; USN PT Boats were built of WOOD. USN ships of WWII also fought in the Vietnam War; USN Swift Boats during the Vietnam War were built of ALUMINUM.
What size props were used on World War 2 PT Boats?
See website: Patrol Torpedo Boats (PT Boats)
Did the Japanese use PT boats during World War 2?
yes
What materials are used to build pt boats of world war 2?
Plywood.
World War 2 What role did the GM diesel motor play in navy PT boats?
The wooden PT boats of WW2 had three Packard gasoline engines. Packard went out of business in about 1959.
How many World War 2 PT boats and Viet War Swift Boats still survive?
Some people say 17, but the most reliable source I've seen said 15
How many PT boats were lost in World War 2 and how many Swift Boats were lost in the Vietnam War?
Approximately 69 US Navy PT boats were lost during WWII; discounting LTjg Kennedy's PT-109 which was cut in half by an Imperial Destroyer, the majority of PTs were destroyed by strafing/bombing aircraft. About 11 US Navy PCFs (Patrol Craft Fast), known as Swift Boats, were totally lost during the war. Many Swift's were sunk; However, being constructed from ALUMINUM allowed them to be raised, repaired, and returned to service. This was in contrast to the WWII PT boats which were built of WOOD; and not (willingly) salvagable when damaged. 1. PCF-4 was sunk by a mine. 2. PCF-5, 9, 14, 20, 70, 76, and 77 sank in storms. 3. PCF-41 & 43 were sunk in battle with shore based communist units. 4. PCF-19 was destroyed during a running gun battle with a North Vietnamese helicopter.
What were the best machines used in World War 2?
Which types of machines? Tanks Planes Trucks Boats PT Boats Reconnaisance vehicles Guns Tools I would say the Sherman Tank.
What were boats made of in world war 2?
USN ships of WWII were built of steel; USN PT Boats were built of WOOD. USN ships of WWII also fought in the Vietnam War; USN Swift Boats during the Vietnam War were built of ALUMINUM.
Was john f.kennedy a navy pilot?
No, he was not a Navy pilot. He commanded a PT boat, PT-109, during World War 2. His boat was destroyed and he won a Navy Cross for his efforts to return his crew to safety.
Does the US Navy still possess PT Boats?
Does the US Navy still hasve PT Boats
How many patrol boats were lost for the Japanese?
Approximately 69 WWII (wooden) PT Boats were destroyed by enemy action; this includes LTjg Kennedy's boat which was cut in half by a Japanese destroyer in the Solomon Islands.
How many sailors manned world war 2 pt boats and how many us crewmen manned Vietnam war swift boats?
At least 2, possibly 3 companies manufactured the wooden PT boats of WW2. Consequently their lengths varied in size, and so did their complement of crewmen. The average WWII PT boat was manned by about 2 or 3 officers and 12 to 14 crewmen. The Vietnam War Swift Boats (officially designated PCF-Patrol Craft Fast) are alot easier to address: only one company made them; Seward's out of Louisania. These were 50 footers, and all aluminum built; manned by 1 officer and 5 crewmen.
