Fords port number CVN-78 is the new-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the US Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier named the former President Jerald Ford in the history of the US Navy.
Its construction process is a huge and complex project, involving multiple stages and technologies.A brief introduction to its construction process:
The design of Ford carrier began in the late 1990s. After years of research and development and designThe U.S. Navy has determined various technical indicators and design plans for ships.The design process focuses on improving the combat capabilities of aircraft carriers, reducing maintenance costs, increasing availability, and improving the living conditions of crew.
In September 2008, the US Navy signed a construction contract with New Portress Shipbuilding and the dock company.This contract is worth billions of dollars, covering the design and construction of hull structure, power system, promotion system, and carrier -based aircraft facilities.
Ford was named after the Navy Minister on January 16, 2007, but the construction contract was officially signed on September 10, 2008.Construction began on November 14, 2009, and was installed on January 26, 2013, and propellers were installed on October 3.
In November 2011, the Shougang of Fords aircraft carrier was officially cut, marking that it officially started construction.Shougang cutting is an important milestone during the construction of the aircraft carrier, which means that the construction of the hull is officially launched.
On October 11, 2013, the dock of Ford began to water.The launch button for water injection, the bottle throwing ceremony on November 9, 2013 was also performed by her.
The hull of Ford carrier is assembled by a module made by dozens of shipyards. These modules include the front, middle and back sections of the hullAnd modular units of various equipment and systems.Modular construction makes the construction process more efficient and accurate.
Ford aircraft carrier uses an advanced nuclear power system, which is provided by general atoms.The installation of the nuclear power system is a key link in the construction of the aircraft carrier, involving the installation of nuclear reactors and the integration of other systems with the ship.
After the construction of the hull structure is completed, various equipment and systems, including power systems, promotion systems, carrier-based aircraft facilities, communication systems, etc.Installed and debugged.The installation and testing of these devices is an important step to ensure the performance and function of the aircraft carrier.
After completing the construction and equipment installation, the Ford carrier conducted a series of sea tests, including navigation tests, power system tests, carrier-based aircraftTest flights to verify the performance and safety of the ship.After passing the sea test, the aircraft carrier will be certified by the US Navy, which was originally planned to be officially put into use in 2014.
However, due to frequent equipment faults, the service date is repeatedly delayed.Immediately after launching, hidden dangers were shown. Experts found that there were major problems in the carrier -based aircraft take -off and landing system. The practice of unreasonable use of many new technologies was criticized by all walks of life, which seriously exceeded funds.
After Ford hit the original dock since 2018, New Portos has begun to repair the project day and night.It was not until April 27, 2021 that the U.S. Navy officially announced that the Ford -class nuclear -powered aircraft carrier and all crew members have successfully passed the combat system certification test to verify that the Ford has a complete self -defense capabilities and officially became a member of the Atlantic fleet.
The construction process of Ford aircraft carrier has gone through many years of research and development, design, and construction, involving many technical and engineering challenges.As the new -generation aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, the Ford will provide the US Navy with more advanced and powerful maritime combat capabilities.
