JET-SET NAVY

HMS Exmouth is a groundbreaking warship, being the first in the West to use gas turbines exclusively. It features a marine version of the Concorde's Olympus engine for full power and Proteus engines for cruising. The refit from steam turbines cost £3.5 million, positioning Exmouth as a test bed for future gas-turbined warships. The Olympus engine's power is so immense that only 60% of its horsepower is utilized for safety. The ship is set to undergo cold weather trials in the Arctic.

What makes HMS Exmouth a revolutionary naval ship?

• It is the first Western warship powered entirely by gas turbines.

• It is the first warship to use nuclear power.

• It is the first warship to be built entirely from recycled materials.

• It is the first warship to have a stealth design.

Which engines are used for cruising on the HMS Exmouth?

• Steam engines

• Olympus engines

• Proteus engines

• Nuclear engines

What was the cost of refitting the HMS Exmouth with gas turbines?

• Five million pounds

• Two million pounds

• One million pounds

• Three and a half million pounds

How much of the Olympus engine's total horsepower is allowed to be used due to safety limits?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Where is HMS Exmouth headed for its cold weather trials?

• The Arctic

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Antarctic

• The Indian Ocean