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Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Fleet Aircraft Carriers · United States · 2013
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GeraldR.Ford-classaircraftcarrier

Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air Wing Capacity
95
Sortie Generation
90
Power Projection
98
Survivability
85
Endurance
90
Sensors & C2
92
Aviation Facilities
96
Speed
70
Strategic Impact
99
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerNewport News Shipbuilding
CategoryFleet Aircraft Carriers
EraModern Era
In service2013
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
92
Fleet Aircraft Carriers MASS Rating
1/4
Modern Era
1/62
All-Time
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · 10 axes scored
Air Wing Capacity
95
Sortie Generation
90
Power Projection
98
Survivability
85
Endurance
90
Sensors & C2
92
Aviation Facilities
96
Speed
70
Strategic Impact
99
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category.
01 / Overview
Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
Production
2013–
Quantity
2
Unit Price (current)
$16.7B↗ 28% inflation · 2018→2025
Original Price
$13.0B (2018)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET AIRCRAFT CARRIERS · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$16.7B
Original: $13.0B (2018)
Inflation: +%28
92
fleet aircraft carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down2009
  • Launched2013
  • Commissioned2017
  • Ships in Class10
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement101,600 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)332.8 m
  • Beam78 m
  • Draft11.9 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement4,297
  • Officers508
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
▤Aviation4MOD.4
⬢Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
▲Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost13 USD
◎Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed2
  • Active1
  • Under Construction2
  • Planned10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2013Production started
  2. 2017Entered service
13
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 4units
4active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Propulsion system using nuclear reactors to generate power.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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