She’s more than a ship — she’s the largest warship ever built and the ultimate symbol of U.S. naval power. The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) stands as the Navy’s next-generation supercarrier, leading America’s fleet into the future.
📏 Mind-Blowing Specs:
- Length: 1,100 ft (337 m) — nearly four football fields long 🏈
- Beam (Width): 245 ft (77 m)
- Draft: 34 ft (10.4 m)
- Displacement: Over 100,000 tons (≈181,000 metric tons)
- Height: 244 ft (82 m) from the waterline — about a 24-story building
👩✈️ Crew: 4,500+ sailors
🛫 Air Wing: 75+ aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, and advanced helicopters
Powered by two nuclear reactors, the Gerald R. Ford can sail for 25 years without refueling, launch a jet every 45 seconds, and project U.S. power to any corner of the globe.
The USS Gerald R. Ford isn’t just a carrier — it’s a statement of dominance, innovation, and unmatched capability.
