The newest aircraft carrier USS "Ford" successfully passed the next stage of preparation for full operation. But rejoice early US shipbuilders - has yet to not one step further testing.
The individual tests episodes future flagship AUG admired by many in the West, the fans of this giant.
The US Navy announced that incredible video, as a carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) one hundred thousand tons [vodoizmeshteniya] High-speed turns during sea trials
– the magazine writes Defence Blog.
Impress this publication maneuvers carried out in the Atlantic Ocean between 25 by 30 October, after which the ship returned to the naval base of Norfolk.
The IUD themselves illustrate, that for more than 40 recent years new designs have not been applied in the construction of aircraft carriers. In this regard, "Ford" was destined to become a testbed for serial project ships.
As voiced Captain Ron Rutan, who oversees testing "Ford", he and his "brothers" ensure US dominance in the air 21 century. He therefore urged to exercise restraint in relation to protracted trials.
It takes some patience in waiting for the finalization of the, the fleet finally was able to get a ship with operational flexibility and impact strength, that he will need for the next 50 years of service
– Rutan said.
