USS Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald RFord, ship number: CVN-78) is the lead ship of the American Ford-class aircraft carrier and the 11th aircraft carrier in service with the United States Navy. The ship was named in honor of Gerald Ford, the former American **. At about $13 billion, the USS Ford is the most expensive ship ever built in the U.S. Navy.
Construction of the USS Ford began on August 11, 2005 at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dockyard, with the keel laying commenced on November 13, 2009, and was finally launched on November 9, 2013. The ship underwent several tests and trials during construction, began sea trials on April 8, 2017, and finally officially entered service with the U.S. Navy on July 22, 2017.
The ship uses an integrated electric propulsion system, the first time the U.S. Navy has used this technology on an aircraft carrier, which can provide a more efficient and flexible propulsion method. Secondly, the USS Ford aircraft carrier is also equipped with electromagnetic catapult technology, which allows carrier-based aircraft to take off faster and safer. In addition, the ship is also equipped with advanced radar systems, advanced systems and communication systems, making it have stronger combat capabilities and command and control capabilities at sea.
Negative news about the USS Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, some of which is related to the ship's construction schedule, technical problems and cost overruns.
First, the progress of the construction of the USS Ford aircraft carrier was repeatedly delayed. The ship was supposed to be delivered to the US Navy in 2015, but in fact it was not officially commissioned until 2017. This delay resulted in additional costs and left the U.S. Navy without new carriers to replace older ships for some time.
Secondly, the USS Ford had some technical problems during its construction and testing. For example, the ship's electromagnetic ejection system has failed, resulting in the carrier-based aircraft not being able to take off normally. In addition, the integrated electric propulsion system faced some challenges that required additional commissioning and repair work. These problems not only increase the cost of construction and maintenance, but also have a certain impact on the combat capability of the aircraft carrier.
In addition, the cost of the USS Ford is also highly controversial. The ship was built at about $13 billion, far exceeding the original budget. **10,000 Fans Incentive Plan