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What is Flank Speed for a Ford-Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier?
« on: November 13, 2024, 07:22:46 am »

What is Flank Speed for a Ford-Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier?
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What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s Ford-class carriers, led by the USS Gerald R. Ford, are the latest class designed to replace the aging Nimitz-class. With cutting-edge features like EMALS and AAG for higher sortie rates and greater efficiency, these carriers promise advanced combat capabilities. Flank speed on this aircraft carrier is over 35 miles per hour, but a warship like this just can't speed its way out of trouble in a crisis.
 
-Moreover, numerous technical issues with EMALS, AAG, advanced weapons elevators, and jet blast deflectors have led to significant delays and cost overruns, raising concerns about the value of the $13 billion price tag per carrier.

-Despite these issues, three additional Ford-class carriers are in construction, though their effectiveness against anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) threats remains in question.

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Re: What is Flank Speed for a Ford-Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2024, 07:27:49 am »
The only point of comparison I have is from the early 70s when I was stationed aboard the USS Ranger, a conventional carrier.  In a speed test we hit 43 knots.  Because of where I worked, we frequently needed that information so were able to constantly monitor the speed as it happened.
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