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USS Gerald R. Ford: The most advanced carrier of the US cost around $13.3 billion to build
The USS Gerald R. Ford cost a fortune, but perhaps it was a bargain?

By Christopher McFadden

June 24, 2022 
USS Gerald R. Ford: The most advanced carrier of the US cost around $13.3 billion to build
CVN 78 - USS Gerald R. Ford.Sea Forces

The USS Gerald R. Ford is one of the most advanced and most expensive pieces of military hardware ever built. After years of development and many delays, she was finally ready for deployment only a few months ago.

Costing somewhere in the region of $13.3 billion to build, many have argued that the money could probably have been better spent elsewhere. However, as you are about to find out, that money has bought a very tough and incredibly capable piece of kit.

Let's take a closer look at this amazing piece of floating military engineering.

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