I wouldn't be surprised if it could top 40, or maybe even 50, knots. Likely twist herself up into a knot before she ran out of power and 4 20+ foot diameter screws can move a LOT of water.

Not sure I'd hang my hat on the old hull speed formula being the limiting factor either. You can increase maximum hull speed with modified bow shapes.


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