chinese army vs us army World's Largest Supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) Enters Service - Porta-aviões CVN 78

World's Largest Supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) Enters Service - Porta-aviões USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) Entra em Serviço
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the newest and what is dubbed as the most advanced aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, was officially commissioned into service on Saturday at a ceremony in the U.S. city of Norfolk, Virginia.

U.S. President Donald Trump was present at the ceremony on Pier 11 at Naval Station Norfolk, months after he boarded the ship to speak on his plans for the U.S. military. Thousands of U.S. civilians were also at the ceremony.

The 12.9-billion U.S. dollar vessel, named after former U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, was delivered to the Navy in late May, after eight years of construction, development, and testing.

Incorporating the U.S. Navy's first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years, the 1,100-foot nuclear-powered supercarrier uses advanced technology and operational systems to allow aircraft to take off and land more quickly, but with a smaller crew.

Its electromagnetic catapults are able to launch a third more fighter jets than traditional systems on older carriers, while releasing less heat and being less noisy.

In addition, the 100,000-ton warship has a larger deck (the size of three football fields) to improve aircraft maneuverability and a repositioned tower for better visibility.

There will be approximately 4,500 sailors aboard the USS Ford, about 500 to 700 fewer than a Nimitz-class flattop, according to the U.S. Navy.

The USS Ford, the most expensive U.S. military vessel originally scheduled for delivery in 2015, has caused concerns about its technology.

Trump urged earlier for the Navy to go back to using steam catapults to launch aircraft because the electromagnetic systems "cost hundreds of millions of dollars more" and "it's no good."

U.S. Senator John McCain, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, once lashed out at the delayed delivery, saying it was unacceptable and entirely avoidable.

There are 10 U.S. carriers being operated in the 11 carrier-force mandated by Congress, after the retirement of the USS Enterprise in 2012.

In addition to the USS Ford, there are two other aircraft carriers of its class. The USS John F. Kennedy is scheduled to launch in 2020, while the Ford-class USS Enterprise is scheduled to begin construction in 2018.

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