Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier

"Ford class" redirects here. For the 1950s Royal Navy vessels, see Ford-class seaward defence boat.

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USS Gerald R. Ford underway in April 2017

The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier is a class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy to replace portions of the aging Nimitz-class carrier fleet. Named after former U.S. president Gerald R. Ford, the class is designed to provide upgraded weapons systems, improved energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and reduced crew requirements. Key changes include the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and a redesigned flight deck. The lead ship, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN‑78), was commissioned in 2017 with the second ship of the class, John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), expected to be delivered in 2027.

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