ðə ɹᵻsˈɜːtʃ pɹˈoʊɡɹæm fɔːɹ ðɪs vˈɛsəl wʌz dɪzˈaɪnd tə tˈɛst ɪfˈɪʃənsi ʌv θɹˈʌst wɪððə pɹəpˈʌlsɪv sˈɪstəm.
The research program for this vessel was designed to test efficiency of thrust with the propulsive system.