The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of its class of United States Navy aircraft carriers. The ship was ordered in 2008 and was commissioned in 2017. The Gerald R. Ford is the largest and most expensive aircraft carrier ever built, with a displacement of over 100,000 tons and a cost of over $13 billion.
The Gerald R. Ford has a number of new features that make it more advanced than previous aircraft carriers. These include a new flight deck design that allows for more efficient flight operations, a new propulsion system that is more fuel-efficient, and a new combat system that is more capable of defending against threats.
The Gerald R. Ford is the first of a new class of aircraft carriers that is expected to serve in the US Navy for decades to come. The ship is a testament to the United States' commitment to maintaining a strong and modern navy.
Here are some of the key features of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier:
* Length: 1,092 feet (333 m)
* Width: 252 feet (77 m)
* Displacement: 97,000 tons
* Speed: 35 knots (65 km/h)
* Range: 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
* Crew: 5,680
* Aircraft capacity: 90+ fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is the largest and most powerful warship in the world. It is a symbol of American naval power and has been used in numerous military operations around the globe.