Question 4172 Deck General

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You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the tactical diameter of the turning circle? D035DG

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking...
A 755 yards
B 780 yards
C 820 yards
D 880 yards
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 880 yards. The tactical diameter of a turning circle is the diameter of the circle that the vessel's centerline traces during a 180-degree turn. Based on the data provided in illustration D035DG, the tactical diameter is 880 yards. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the tactical diameter shown in the illustration. Option A (755 yards) and B (780 yards) are too small, while option C (820 yards) is also not the correct value.

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