Two Aircraft Carriers Are Being Decommissioned By The U.S. Navy, And It Could Have Negative Repercussions
Story by Tyler Connaghan •
The US Navy is working on the decommissioning of two nuclear aircraft carriers. Also, it plans to sell off two Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships to foreign military.
The USS Nimitz leaves active duty in 2026 due to the Navy’s proposal for an additional five and a half months of maintenance availability. Before the carrier’s anticipated retirement, this maintenance phase will ensure it is in top shape and is ready to perform its tasks efficiently. Afterward, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower will retire the following year. This action is a component of a larger, strategic plan to update the 297-ship fleet now in service.
The two aircraft carriers scheduled for retirement have contributed significantly to several military battles for several decades. The 1975-commissioned USS Nimitz (CVN-68), now 48 years old, was initially intended to have a 50-year service life.
The USS Nimitz’s service will now last until May 2026. The Nimitz is one of the biggest battleships in the world, measuring 1,092 feet in length, 252 feet in width, and 100,020 tons when fully laden. Up to 90 fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters with a crew of around 6,000 people can fit inside of it. It has a phenomenal speed of over 30 knots and an unrestricted operating range thanks to the propulsion provided by two Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors.
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