Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Powering the Future
GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) POWERING THE FUTURE CVN 78 IS THE FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER TO WEAPONS ELEVATORS make a significant leap to electrical power, replacing many legacy steam-powered systems and preparing the ship for new electromagnetic hoist system replaces FUTURE cable TECHNOLOGIES ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★ ★ NEW REACTOR PLÁNTS increase electrical power generation Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) replaces steam catapults, enabling a smoother launch for the airwing of the future EXPANDABLE CAPACITY ELECTROMAGNETIC Ready for future warfare systems, such as high-energy laser A new electrical distribution system with a 250% increase in electrical ELECTRIC capacity Water Heaters Replace steam system Newport News Shipbuilding A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries www.thefordclass.com
Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): Powering the Future
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