The USS Gerald R. Ford, valued at $13 billion, is the first of the Ford-class nuclear-powered supercarriers, designed for a 50-year lifespan. Currently, only the USS Gerald R. Ford is operational, with others in various stages of construction. It is capable of launching extensive sorties with advanced aircraft and next-gen technology like EMALS for improved functioning. The carrier's nuclear propulsion offers endurance without regular refueling while featuring multiple self-defense systems to enhance survivability in battle. The Pentagon's commitment to carrier power is emphasized through the funding of multiple ships under the current defense budget.
The USS Gerald R. Ford is a $13 billion investment in strategic dominance, designed to operate for half a century as part of a new generation of nuclear-powered supercarriers.
The Ford-class carrier can launch 160 sorties per day and has a surge capacity of 270, providing overwhelming firepower to regional air defenses.
Next-gen technology like EMALS and Advanced Arresting Gear increases operational efficiency and survivability, while its nuclear propulsion allows for 20 years of operation without refueling.
With advanced self-defense systems including Sea Sparrow missiles and experimental directed-energy weapons, the Ford-class ships prioritize their survivability and combat readiness.
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