USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)

MaritimeAircraft Carrier

Overview

The lead ship of her class and the largest aircraft carrier in the world, featuring the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG).

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At a glance

Key facts

Dimensions: L: 337m | B: 78m | D: 12m
Displacement: 100,000 tons
Range: 0 NM
Max Speed: 30 knots
Propulsion: 2 × Bechtel A1B nuclear reactors, 4 shafts

In context

Use USS Gerald R. Ford for neutral comparisons of nuclear-powered aircraft-carrier scale. Its 337 m length, 100,000-ton displacement field, speed field above 30 knots, and total complement of 4,539 including ship, air wing, and staff should be compared only with carriers using the same personnel scope.

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE: 337 × 78 m

LAUNCH

Launched: 2013-10-11

PHYSICAL

Dimensions: L: 337m | B: 78m | D: 12m
Displacement: 100,000 tons

PERFORMANCE

Max Speed: 30 knots
Range: 0 NM
Propulsion: 2 × Bechtel A1B nuclear reactors, 4 shafts

NAVAL SPECS

Armament: 2 × RIM-162 ESSM launchers, 2 × RIM-116 RAM, 3 × Phalanx CIWS, 4 × Mk 38 25 mm MGS
Complement: 4,539 (including ship's crew and air wing)

NAVAL BENCHMARKS

Max Speed (knots): 30
Displacement (tons): 100,000

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