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The 1,100-foot ship is the successor to the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz class aircraft carriers. (Matt Hildreth/HII)![Under way]()
The USS Gerald R. Ford at sea (Photo by Seaman Apprentice Connor Loessin/U.S. Navy)![Virginia Beach]()
Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as the ship departs for builder’s sea trials off the coast - April. 08, 2017. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Ruiz/U.S. Navy).![Evolution]()
Tug boats maneuver Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) into the James River during the ship's turn ship evolution - June 11, 2016. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cathrine Mae Campbell/U.S. Navy)![Under construction]()
The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), shown under construction in March at Newport News Shipbuilding. (Huntington Ingalls)![Loading]()
Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) loads an F/A-18 Hornet shell (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cathrine Mae Campbell/U.S. Navy)![Flight deck]()
The USS Gerald R. Ford flight deck (Photo by Seaman Ryan Carter/U.S. Navy)USS Gerald R. Ford in pictures
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's first new aircraft carrier design in 40 years. Here are some stunning pictures of the state-of-the-art ship.
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- USS Gerald R. Ford in pictures
