WorldTekhno.com – The USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier in the world and the newest aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. This ship was launched in 2013 and entered service in 2017.
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is 337 metres long, 78 metres wide and displaces 100,000 tons. The ship is powered by a nuclear reactor and can carry up to 75 combat aircraft, including F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets, EA-18G Growler bombers and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has several new features that make it more advanced than previous Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. These features include:
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) which replaced traditional steam-powered aircraft launch systems. EMALS allows fighters to be launched more quickly and accurately.
A fighter aircraft automatic refuelling system (AAG) that replaces the manual refuelling system for fighter aircraft. AAG allows fighters to refuel more quickly and efficiently.
A new battle management system using the latest digital technology. This new battle management system allows the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to more effectively control its fighters and weapons systems.
On 10 October 2023, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford sailed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This ship was deployed to assist Israel after it was attacked by the Hamas group.
Below are some specifications of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford:
- Length: 337 metres
- Width: 78 metres
- Displacement weight: 100,000 tonnes
- Propulsion: Nuclear reactor
- Aircraft capable of transport: 75
New features: EMALS, AAG, new battle management system.***
