Construction of the second US nuclear aircraft carrier “John F. Kennedy” type “Dzheralyd Ford” comes to the end. At the shipyard of Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News reported, that the ship will be launched before the end of this year, well ahead of schedule.
installation of the add-on to the deck of an aircraft carrier
willingness carrier “John F. Kennedy” estimated to date in 90 percent. operation to install the add-in height has already been done 22 m, length 17 meters and a width 10 meters on the deck of the ship. It will house the Mission Control Center.
Installing add-ons - a key milestone in the preparation of the carrier to the ceremony launching, we are planning for the fall
- Naval Today brings the words of the president of the shipyard Jennifer Boykin.
At the shipyard stressed, that the construction of an aircraft carrier being sections, in that before joining a large number of mounted equipment, including valves, switchboards, pipelines, lighting, ventilation systems, etc.. Also, when the ship's construction does not use paper drawings, all translated into 3D-models and digital documentation.
“John F. Kennedy” - the second aircraft carrier of a new type, after the head “Dzheralyd Ford”. Total command of the US Navy plans until three carriers of this type: Parent and two serial. length of the ship will be more than 330 m, width most part - about 78 m., displacement of the order 100 thousand tons. The aircraft carrier is designed for basing 90 airplanes and helicopters, including a fifth-generation fighter F-35.
entry “John F. Kennedy” slated for use on the 2022 year.
