Watch: A 100,000-Ton Aircraft Carrier Drift
The clip below shows a massive aircraft carrier sliding sideways across the water — a maneuver you would not expect from a warship of that size. Press play to see the full drift in action.
The clip below shows a massive aircraft carrier sliding sideways across the water — a maneuver you would not expect from a warship of that size. Press play to see the full drift in action.
Yes — the video on this page shows a 100,000-ton aircraft carrier sliding sideways across the water. It is an unusual sight for a vessel of that size, which is exactly why the clip stands out.
The carrier featured here is described as a 100,000-ton vessel, which is what makes the sideways drift so surprising to watch.
Most people associate drifting with cars, not warships. Seeing a ship of this scale move sideways is a rare and jaw-dropping maneuver, and the video captures it in full.
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