USS Plainview AGEH hydrofoil ship 3D model

USS Plainview (AGEH–1) was, in its time, the world’s largest hydrofoil. Named after the cities of Plainview, New York and Plainview, Texas, she was also the United States Navy’s first hydrofoil research ship. Plainview was designed under project SCB 219; laid down 8 May 1964 by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Seattle, Washington; launched 28 June 1965; sponsored by Mrs. John T. Hayward; and placed in service on 3 March 1969.