Gerald R Ford Class,
US Nimitz #2 after decades of use.
Holds more men/women then the population of Robinson, IL.
A full load displacement of 100,000t makes the Gerald R Ford Class the world’s biggest aircraft carrier. The first carrier in class, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), was delivered to the US Navy in May 2017, while initial operational capability is anticipated to be achieved in 2020.
The CVN-78 features a 78m-wide flight deck equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system and advanced arresting gear. The carrier has the capacity to carry more than 75 aircraft and can accommodate 4,539 personnel including ship’s company, air wing, and other support staff.
Gerald R Ford is powered by two A1B nuclear reactors offering 250% more electrical capacity than the Nimitz Class. The weaponry includes RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles, Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAMs) and Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS).
I was absolutely amazed. It is a city below deck for the pleasure & comfort of all sailors. But all the power this ship
has is almost unbelievable. To be able to travel so many years before refueling is mind-boggling. Yet to be able to launch so many war-planes so fast, I just love it. I thank GOD that we have such a military that is able to protect us
as this warship can.
December 10, 2019 @ 9:47 am
Gerald R Ford Class,
US Nimitz #2 after decades of use.
Holds more men/women then the population of Robinson, IL.
A full load displacement of 100,000t makes the Gerald R Ford Class the world’s biggest aircraft carrier. The first carrier in class, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), was delivered to the US Navy in May 2017, while initial operational capability is anticipated to be achieved in 2020.
The CVN-78 features a 78m-wide flight deck equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system and advanced arresting gear. The carrier has the capacity to carry more than 75 aircraft and can accommodate 4,539 personnel including ship’s company, air wing, and other support staff.
Gerald R Ford is powered by two A1B nuclear reactors offering 250% more electrical capacity than the Nimitz Class. The weaponry includes RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles, Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAMs) and Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS).
August 2, 2019 @ 1:44 pm
I was absolutely amazed. It is a city below deck for the pleasure & comfort of all sailors. But all the power this ship
has is almost unbelievable. To be able to travel so many years before refueling is mind-boggling. Yet to be able to launch so many war-planes so fast, I just love it. I thank GOD that we have such a military that is able to protect us
as this warship can.