| ID | 124044 |
| Title Proper | Leap ahead for the 21st century navy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Moran, William ; Moore, Thomas ; McNamee, Ed |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article discusses the efficiency of the new Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy. The Ford class represents a ship that is expected to be the centerpiece of U.S. naval power for the rest of the 21st century. The ship will be launched in 2013 before moving her to a pier where construction and outfitting will continue. The current cost of the ship is estimated to be about $12.9 billion. |
| `In' analytical Note | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.138, No.9; 2012: p.18-23 |
| Journal Source | US Naval Institute Proceedings Vol.138, No.9; 2012: p.18-23 |
| Key Words | Warfighting ; Aircraft Carriers ; Warships ; United States. Navy ; Naval Aviation |