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update on CVN 78 construction
USS Ford CVN 78 is in the process of becoming the best CVN ever to sail the seas. I'll keep you informed the best I can.
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The ten or so "special" meals over a six year career always felt like "they" considered it pearls before swine. Of the services, I believe the USN treats it's enlisted the worst.
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Very Impressive vessel slated to replace the Iconic carrier U.S.S Enterprise which has the distinction of being the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier.
There are debates that are ongoing as to how viable carriers are in the 21 century in light of the growing sophistication of anti ship weapons and submarine technology. |
Maybe next year, uh? Looking forward to this being the best one yet and the first of her class too :yep:
I like this DOD buzz web site ... http://www.dodbuzz.com/2016/07/25/na...craft-carrier/ Quote:
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Update to CVN78
I worked at the Newport News Shipbuilding & drydock Co for several years after finishing high school. Theu seemed to lay me off in a Reduction in Force every 5 years or so then they'd hire me back in a month or 2.. Had enough of that and went elsewhere. Anyway, the NNS&DD has the distinction of being the only shipyard in the US wiith the facilities to build nuclear AC carriers, mostly due to the massive drydocks. The yard is now owned by another co and its name was changed to N Shipyard. It was a great place to work except for the low wages (and layoffs) but the feeling of being part of something big and important was hard to ignore. I worked on the USS Kennedy, several merchant ships, Missle Frigates and a Trident Sub in submarine nuclear design. Most of my time was working as a planner in the Nuclear Constr dept.
Man! Those carriers are HUGE! It was super easy to get lost and the distance between the arear where I was working and the pier was LONG! So we made a habit of going in early and staying til quiting time. The "new" guys were usually sent to the tool shack on the pier for blasting powder and a stud grinder as an initiation. ;-) We were a oretty tame bunch. The Big E will really be missed! |
Update November 2016
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If I remember correctly these new carrier will have the new catapult system installed. Something with electricity or was it more like maglev.
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It's called (EMALS) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch system:http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ton-cart-uss-/
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http://thediplomat.com/2017/01/us-na...n-april-maybe/
US Navy to Receive New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier in April (Maybe) Quote:
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It won't be long now ... I bet the sailors down below can't even tell the difference of being pier side or at sea, due to being so big.
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I was on the Midway back in the day and there was a two-lane bowling alley. Surprised the heck of me since I was not in the Navy, but the Captain wanted one, so he got one.
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The USS Ford is now all ours ... at 12.9 billion dollars I hope it's still under warranty.
Construction of the Ford was supposed to finish by September 2015. The $12.9 billion ship was initially supposed to cost $10.5 billion. https://www.yahoo.com/news/navy-gets...154746036.html Quote:
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She's in the Navy now: https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/201...1761500647172/
July 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy is commissioning the new aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford into service today at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. President Donald J. Trump will deliver the ceremony's principal address on Saturday's commissioning ceremony. A White House live stream will start at 10:10 a.m. "The nation's going to be very proud of USS Gerald R. Ford," "This Saturday will be a huge day for our Navy and our nation. The new technology and war fighting capabilities that Ford brings will transform naval warfare, making us a more lethal Navy". |
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Probably will be tested in a war someday ... glad it works :yep:
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