Ford-Class: Largest and Most Expensive U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Ever

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Each carrier costs $13 billion.
2. Program costs have reached $120 billion.
3. Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System enables 33% higher Sortie Generation Rate.
4. Advanced Arresting Gear Systems (AAG) reduce maintenance and offer controlled arresting forces.
5. The carriers have a 50-year life expectancy.

References

• Media Check: National Interest - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC