The Gerald R Ford is a supercarrier of the same class, built for the US Navy in the late 2000s/ early 2010s. Being a successor of the already proven and highly capable Nimitz-class, this carrier is designed to be the standard type of aircraft carrier built for the navy in the coming decades. Having entered service in 2017, the Gerald R Ford is the newest and most advanced airfract carrier in active duty, carrying the most modern systems and aircraft.
Overall the characteristics are similar to the Nimitz class, meaning that the carrier uses nuclear propulsion with practically endless range. The tonnage and speed are also quite similar. However, the ship requires almost 700 less personnel to operate fully, thanks to automation and heavy usage of computers. The overall dimensions have also changed not much, yet more capable radar and computing systems have been integrated into the ship, proofing it for the projected 40 year long service life.
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