USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier
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Source: Contra Costa Herald
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is one of the world's largest warships and represents the first major design investment in aircraft carriers since the 1960s. It is engineered to support new technologies and a modern air wing essential to deterring and defeating near-peer adversaries. The ship features a significant increase in sortie generation rate, increased electrical generation capacity, and r
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Seaport
- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Contra Costa Herald
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is one of the world's largest warships and represents the first major design investment in aircraft carriers since the 1960s. It is engineered to support new technologies and a modern air wing essential to deterring and defeating near-peer adversaries. The ship features a significant increase in sortie generation rate, increased electrical generation capacity, and reduced life-cycle cost compared to previous Nimitz-class carriers. It carries more than 70 aircraft and serves as a self-contained mobile airport with nearly 5,000 sailors aboard. |
Original sector | Military |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Norfolk |
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Source | Contra Costa Herald |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Seaport |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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