USS Gerald R. Ford: America's massive new aircraft carrier

The USS Gerald R. Ford, a new generation US aircraft carrier, is a massive vessel capable of housing 4,500 personnel. This floating fortress weighs 100,000 tons, is 1,105 feet long, and operates on two nuclear reactors, allowing it to remain at sea for decades without refueling. It features extensive facilities, including hangars, hospitals, and desalination plants. Costing $13 billion, the carrier utilizes advanced electromagnetic catapults for aircraft launch. It operates as part of a strike group for protection, though modern threats like missiles and drones pose challenges.