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Navigation Research/Missile Range Instrumentation Ship - T-AG

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Description
USNS Vanguard (TAG 194) is a navigational test launch ships which perform assorted tests related to research on various missile navigational systems.

Features
USNS Vanguard (TAG 194) is one of 30 special missions ships operated by Military Sealift Command providing operating platforms and services for unique U.S. military and federal government missions. Special missions ships work for several different U.S. Navy customers, such as the Naval Sea Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Oceanographer of the Navy.

Background
USNS Vanguard supports sponsor programs in navigation research by providing a platform for testing fleet ballistic missile guidance and missile systems. Reclassified as AG 194 in September 1980, this ship is under the operational control of Director, Strategic Systems Program. In May 1997, equipment was installed to enable the ship to serve as a range instrumentation ship in support of the fleet ballistic missile program.

General Characteristics, Vanguard Class

Builder: Marine Ship Corporation, Sausalito, CA.
Propulsion: turbo-electric; two boilers; 8 Westinghouse turbo-generators; 10,000 horsepower; one motor, one shaft.
Length: 595 feet (181.4 meters).
Beam: 75 feet (22.9 meters).
Displacement: 13,882 tons (14,104.78 metric tons) light; 24,761 tons (25,158.37 metric tons) full load.
Speed: 14 knots (16 mph, 25.7 kph).
Crew: 45 civilians, 18 scientists plus 141 spare.
Homeport: No homeport assigned.
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USNS Vanguard (T-AG 194)
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