This Is What Makes the USS Gerald R. Ford the Best Aircraft Carrier Ever Designed

Ever wonder what makes the new Ford-class aircraft carriers the greatest carriers in the world? Check out Gizmodo’s new article and find out.

September 26, 2012

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For over 70 years, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers have been vital to defending America. They have been employed in every major and many smaller conflicts including Vietnam; Grenada and Lebanon; Libya; Operation Desert Storm; and most recently in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The U.S. carrier is a very modern, very mobile U.S. military base complete with airfield, hospital and communications systems from which the United States can strike at its enemies, making them a cornerstone of America’s ability to project its power and strength.

Here, we’ll share behind-the-scenes photos and videos about America's aircraft carriers, as well as keep you abreast of all things carrier.