The ceremony was held in the Newport news (VA). This is the first nuclear aircraft carrier of the new type entered service the US Navy since 1975, when the Navy took the head of the nuclear ship “Nimitz”.
In the U.S. Navy stressed that the new ship, named in honor of the 38th American President, much superior to its predecessors. It can carry more aircraft and weapons, and its maintenance requires less military.
It is expected that the Gerald R. Ford formally taken over the service this summer, however, active operation will begin only in 2020.
According to media reports, the cost of the Gerald R. Ford made 12.9 billion dollars, making it the most expensive aircraft carrier in history.
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