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Shock Trial
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), named for the 38th president, is a leading naval aircraft character, currently in the Atlantic Ocean. As The National Interest reported back in 2019, the Gerald ...
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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'
The United States Navy has been carrying out 'Full Ship Shock Trials' off the ... part of a test to assess the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford's ability to withstand battle conditions.
USS Gerald R. Ford Was Still Struggling With Its Dual Band Radar Prior To Deployment
The dual-band radar (DBR) aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the ship’s primary sensor system, struggled to perform during a pre-deployment exercise and suffered failures as ...
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Even while tied up in port, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier is still testing its ability to fight
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completed the 12th of 18 windows ... all required milestones prior to commencing Full Ship Shock Trials next summer. Read next ...