This is a nuclear powered ship that has been transferred to Trump’s war on drug boats
The USS Gerald R. FordThe US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is headed to the Caribbean Sea as part of a Pentagon strategy to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking in South America.
The news was confirmed late last week by Sean Parnell, the Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, through his social media channels. In his message, he explained that the deployment of Gerald R. Ford “We will strengthen the ability of the United States to detect, monitor and remove illegal actors and activities that undermine the security and prosperity of the US territory, as well as our resilience in the western hemisphere.” So far, only warships and aircraft have been assembled in the area.
Since last month, President Donald Trump has maintained a campaign in Caribbean waters aimed at combating drug trafficking, arguing that the work of various criminal organizations puts the security of the American people at risk. In recent weeks, the US armed forces have targeted several ships and accused them of transporting drugs, a situation that has raised tensions with countries such as Venezuela and Colombia.
Submission of Salmon It represents an increase in Washington’s military activities in the region, which, according to experts, could significantly increase hostilities.
This page Salmon described as the most advanced and expensive in the world. Its construction had an estimated cost of $13 billion, according to the military industry. It is the first of a new generation of aircraft carriers that were determined to replace the nimitz class, since the 1970s it has been the mainstay of the US fleet.
Nabul Naval Technology explains that Salmon The category includes aircraft carriers for the Nuclear-Powered Age, developed by the Newport News Shipluiltion Division of Huntington Malls Industries for the US Navy as part of the CVN-21 Air Carriers program.
Bring on the big guns
Compare the nimitz class, USS Gerald R. Ford It features new or improved improved systems that have optimized transportation, communication, tracking, functional performance, weight tolerance and stability functions, among other features.
The ship displaces nearly 100,000 tons, is 333 meters long and 40.8 meters wide, and has a flight deck 78 meters wide. One of the new innovations is its advanced nkrulku propulsion system, which improves power generation and distribution by 150 percent over its predecessors. This system, developed by Northrop Grumman, is combined with two reactors, four canals, and a zonal electrical distribution system, to allow sailing for up to 20 years without renewal.
The ship operates on an electromagnetic launch system, a major overhaul. This machine replaces the traditional catapults with an electromagnetic motor, which improves the control of the acceleration of the flight and unplanned. Essentially, it allows vehicles to be launched at higher speeds, with heavier weapons or more fuel, to extend their range, cover and damage.
