Enter the super-boat . The Fire Department of New York aka FDNY has just shown off their new high tech weapon against terror their loaded to the bow, state-of-the-art fireboat – the “Three Forty Three,”. 343 is named in honor of the 343 members of the FDNY who died during the 9/11 attacks. According to some, this is the most technologically advanced fireboat on the planet. The designers have rigged this baby to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents and protect firemen from them. It’s equipped with a pressurized area that uses filters to purify the air that enters the boat, allowing crew members to work in contaminated environments if necessary and can pump 50,000 gallons of water per minute. The 343 is also capable of hitting up to 18 nautical miles per hour. Steel from the World Trade Center has actually been used to spell out the name on the boats bow. She’s due to hit the mean waters of the city somewhere toward the end of July, good luck old girl, serve those brave men well.
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