USS Gerald R. Ford: The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier
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The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, featuring cutting-edge technology like electromagnetic catapults, advanced arresting gear, and enhanced defensive systems.
-Replacing the Nimitz-class carriers, the Ford-class offers increased sortie rates and improved adaptability for future tech.
-Measuring 1,092 feet in length, it supports a diverse air wing including the F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
-The successful first deployment of the Gerald R. Ford to the Mediterranean marks a significant milestone in naval power projection.
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