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Why Iowa-class propulsion machinery was leased

Leasing USS Wisconsin's Westinghouse turbines and reduction gearing was an unusual attempt to save money that ultimately cost more.

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Question

Was leasing the turbines and reduction gearing in USS Wisconsin normal US Navy practice?

Short answer

No. It was an unusual congressional and Navy attempt to save money that ultimately cost more.

Notes

Leasing USS Wisconsin's Westinghouse turbines and reduction gearing was unusual US Navy practice. The Navy and Congress intended the arrangement to save money. It ultimately cost more.