Used Occasionally. overpowering is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary.
In its first year, the 1953 Corvette is powered by 235-horsepower straight six engine and generates 150 horsepower to hit a top speed of 108 mph.
The US Navy no longer has nuclear powered cruisers or destroyers. The only nuclear powered surface ships are aircraft carriers. In general, the nuclear powered cruisers/destroyers could achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots (34 Miles Per Hour). Aircraft carriers must be able to achieve the same speed in order for them to be able to launch and recover aircraft. The US Navy no longer has nuclear powered cruisers or destroyers.