Case Study
USS Coronado protects coastal waters, armed with twin MTU engines.
USA Power. Passion. Partnership. USS Coronado protects coastal waters, armed with twin MTU engines. The nature of U.S. marine defense is changing. Swift, maneuverable Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) such as the USS Coronado have been commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect the U.S. coastline from the threat of terrorism. Powered by two MTU 20V 8000 diesel engines, the USS Coronado can achieve speeds up to 44 knots (50.6 miles per hour)