US Navy Ford Class nuclear carriers
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I moved the excellent question by Kwaig, and Scratch's answer regarding the Bridle Arrestor to the SD Forum Quiz Thread.
Perfect place for it. Also, FYI, I am positive over the last ten years, that Popeye asked this same question once upon a time too.
If you are looking for the question and answer, please go there...it is a sticky thread in the Members Club Room.
Scratch...that would make it your turn for another question there. Perhaps it will be a good restart.
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Perfect place for it. Also, FYI, I am positive over the last ten years, that Popeye asked this same question once upon a time too.
If you are looking for the question and answer, please go there...it is a sticky thread in the Members Club Room.
Scratch...that would make it your turn for another question there. Perhaps it will be a good restart.
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EMALS dead weight sled test completed successfully and she is looking good folks! She is preparing to be delivered to the US Navy (not commissioned, just delivered for naval trials) in March 2016...folks, that's only seven months away.
Can't wait to see her plowing the waves. As it is, right now she is looking good.
Can't wait to see her plowing the waves. As it is, right now she is looking good.
Keel Laid for Second Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated the keel laying of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on Sunday.
The vessel is the second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class. Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the ship's namesake, the 35th President of the United States, is the ship's sponsor.
"The aircraft carrier came of age in a time of conflict," Caroline said. "It was untested, and the capabilities it brought were questioned. Since those early days, the carrier has come to be recognized as a symbol of peace, strength and freedom."
During the ceremony, Caroline's initials were welded onto a steel plate by Leon Walston, a Newport News welder from Massachusetts. The plate will be permanently affixed to the ship, signifying the sponsor's enduring relationship with the shipbuilders and crew.
In his remarks, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley expressed the significance of aircraft carriers, calling upon shipbuilders to recognize the importance of what they build. "They are our nation's great instruments of security and … of goodwill," he said. "In times of crisis, they are the first to respond, and when called upon, they will deliver the final word in the bidding of our nation."
John F. Kennedy will be the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the 35th President. Crew members who served on the first John F. Kennedy attended and were recognized during the ceremony.
Like its forerunner CVN 78, Kennedy is a truly electric aircraft carrier, with many of the systems powered by steam on Nimitz-class carriers now powered by electricity. The ship is designed to save the Navy $4 billion in total ownership cost over the ship's 50-year lifespan, with fewer overall components, extended drydocking interval, improved ship-wide air conditioning and more.
The new class is also designed to generate 25 percent more sorties (flight missions) per day on its five-acre flight deck. Weighing nearly 100,000 tons, John F. Kennedy will be capable of reaching speeds in excess of 35 knots.
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Actualy planned replace Nimitz in 2022 old of 47 years at this time and after CVN-80 Enterprise in 2027 replace Eisenhower.
As Nimitz they have a 50 years service life but no RCOH necessary ( Nimitz 1 ) with new reactors especialy new core with presumably more uranium.
Cheaper
about 11 bill vs 13 for Ford. Memory Reagan has costed 4.5 and Bush 9.
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries celebrated the keel laying of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on Sunday.
The vessel is the second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class. Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of the ship's namesake, the 35th President of the United States, is the ship's sponsor.
"The aircraft carrier came of age in a time of conflict," Caroline said. "It was untested, and the capabilities it brought were questioned. Since those early days, the carrier has come to be recognized as a symbol of peace, strength and freedom."
During the ceremony, Caroline's initials were welded onto a steel plate by Leon Walston, a Newport News welder from Massachusetts. The plate will be permanently affixed to the ship, signifying the sponsor's enduring relationship with the shipbuilders and crew.
In his remarks, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley expressed the significance of aircraft carriers, calling upon shipbuilders to recognize the importance of what they build. "They are our nation's great instruments of security and … of goodwill," he said. "In times of crisis, they are the first to respond, and when called upon, they will deliver the final word in the bidding of our nation."
John F. Kennedy will be the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the 35th President. Crew members who served on the first John F. Kennedy attended and were recognized during the ceremony.
Like its forerunner CVN 78, Kennedy is a truly electric aircraft carrier, with many of the systems powered by steam on Nimitz-class carriers now powered by electricity. The ship is designed to save the Navy $4 billion in total ownership cost over the ship's 50-year lifespan, with fewer overall components, extended drydocking interval, improved ship-wide air conditioning and more.
The new class is also designed to generate 25 percent more sorties (flight missions) per day on its five-acre flight deck. Weighing nearly 100,000 tons, John F. Kennedy will be capable of reaching speeds in excess of 35 knots.
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Actualy planned replace Nimitz in 2022 old of 47 years at this time and after CVN-80 Enterprise in 2027 replace Eisenhower.
As Nimitz they have a 50 years service life but no RCOH necessary ( Nimitz 1 ) with new reactors especialy new core with presumably more uranium.
Cheaper
about 11 bill vs 13 for Ford. Memory Reagan has costed 4.5 and Bush 9.
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Some interesting datas :
Cats EMALS long of 91 m, weigh 225 t, power 60 MW during 3 sec time for launch are 50% less heavy than actual steam cats C13-2 on Nimitz because removal of large metal pipes vapors circuits and also hydraulic brakes for 4 cats several hundred tons less !
Can launch a aicraft with a weight max of 45 t to 130 kn in general vs 36 t max for C-13-2
but launching speed adjustable 55/200 kn same for AAG adjustable also then saves airframes and wings.
One EMALS can lauch a aircraft all the 45 sec, C13-2 80 sec.
More easy for maintain cost 20% in less as C13-2 and 30 % for maintainers less numerous.
First test with a dead load of 36t seems good.
Problem very expensive to buy, one of the three reasons for the extra cost of Ford with AN SPY 3/4 and AAG. And not finish then Ford is almost ! Total price 13 bill, the last Nimitz the Bush 7 in 2009.
Ford will cost during his 50 years life 27 bill $ vs 32 for a Nimitz ( not including cost of purchase ) because 1 RCOH in less and crew more small.
Ford Air operations potential :
160 air missions /day for 2/3 days after about 100, Nimitz max 120 can launch with her 4 EMALS 1 aicraft all the 11 sec, Nimitz 20 sec.
Have 4 elevator for ammo vs 2 for Nimitz, there are rooms for future UAV operators
Cats EMALS long of 91 m, weigh 225 t, power 60 MW during 3 sec time for launch are 50% less heavy than actual steam cats C13-2 on Nimitz because removal of large metal pipes vapors circuits and also hydraulic brakes for 4 cats several hundred tons less !
Can launch a aicraft with a weight max of 45 t to 130 kn in general vs 36 t max for C-13-2
but launching speed adjustable 55/200 kn same for AAG adjustable also then saves airframes and wings.
One EMALS can lauch a aircraft all the 45 sec, C13-2 80 sec.
More easy for maintain cost 20% in less as C13-2 and 30 % for maintainers less numerous.
First test with a dead load of 36t seems good.
Problem very expensive to buy, one of the three reasons for the extra cost of Ford with AN SPY 3/4 and AAG. And not finish then Ford is almost ! Total price 13 bill, the last Nimitz the Bush 7 in 2009.
Ford will cost during his 50 years life 27 bill $ vs 32 for a Nimitz ( not including cost of purchase ) because 1 RCOH in less and crew more small.
Ford Air operations potential :
160 air missions /day for 2/3 days after about 100, Nimitz max 120 can launch with her 4 EMALS 1 aicraft all the 11 sec, Nimitz 20 sec.
Have 4 elevator for ammo vs 2 for Nimitz, there are rooms for future UAV operators
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Ahh.. many many..MANY times during high tempo operations aircraft elevators are use to send ordnance to da' roof..been there..done that..I don't care how efficient the Ford class bomb elevators are someday, unfortunately, they will have to do this to get that to da' roof..
JDAM can really ruin your day...no foolin!. great for radical landscaping!