The idea that Iran has a “Mother Ship” of our east cost sending drones to fly around and “terrorize” people is beyond absurd.
They would have had to get through our Navy, Space Force (satellites), Air Force, any and all radar….
Did they go through the Suez Canal or wrap around Africa?
Well, I have answers to that.
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I asked Grok what the U.S. Navy Destroyers are capable of without refueling:
The distance a U.S. Navy destroyer can travel without refueling, known as its range, varies depending on the class of the destroyer and specific operational conditions. However, here are some general estimates for current classes:
•Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51): These destroyers typically have a range of about 4,400 nautical miles (approximately 8,149 kilometers) at a speed of 20 knots.
•Ticonderoga-class (CG-47), which are cruisers but often compared to destroyers in terms of capabilities, have a range of about 6,000 nautical miles (approximately 11,112 kilometers) at 20 knots.
Please note that these numbers can vary based on several factors including:
•Speed: Higher speeds reduce the range.
•Load: Additional weight from weapons, supplies, or other equipment can affect fuel efficiency.
•Weather and sea conditions: Rough seas or adverse weather can increase fuel consumption.
•Operational profile: Different missions might require different power levels for systems like radar, which can impact fuel usage.
These figures are approximate and based on typical operational profiles. For exact, current specifications, one would need to consult official Navy documentation or directly contact naval operations which provide detailed data on specific ships under various conditions.
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I then asked Grok how far it would be to sail from Iran to the East Coast off of New Jersey. By either going through the Suez Canal or wrapping around Africa:
To calculate the distance from Iran to the East Coast of the United States near New Jersey, here are the distances for each route:
Via the Suez Canal:
•The distance from Iran to the entrance of the Suez Canal is approximately 1,500 nautical miles (from Bandar Abbas, Iran, to Port Said, Egypt).
•The Suez Canal itself is about 120 nautical miles long.
•From the exit of the Suez Canal to New Jersey, assuming you're heading to New York or similar ports, the distance across the Atlantic is roughly 5,800 nautical miles.
Adding these up:
•Total distance via Suez Canal: Approximately 1,500 + 120 + 5,800 = 7,420 nautical miles.
Around Africa:
•From Iran to the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope) is about 6,300 nautical miles.
•From Cape of Good Hope to New Jersey is roughly 6,500 nautical miles.
Adding these up:
•Total distance around Africa: Approximately 6,300 + 6,500 = 12,800 nautical miles.
Please note:
•These distances are approximations and can vary based on exact starting and ending points, navigational routes, and weather conditions.
•The route around Africa avoids the need for canal transit fees and might be considered if there are security concerns or blockages in the Suez Canal but adds significant time to the journey.
Sources for these calculations are general maritime navigation data, but specific routes can be verified with tools like sea-distances.org or similar maritime navigation resources.