The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has resumed operations in the Eastern Mediterranean following a port visit in Croatia.
USS Gerald R. Ford Resumes Operations
The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest warship, has returned to operations under “Epic Fury” after a five-day port visit in Split, Croatia, according to the US Navy, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
The US military stated the ship is underway and “ready to execute the full scope of its assigned mission.” The vessel underwent repairs following an onboard fire unrelated to combat operations.
Operation Epic Fury and US Actions Against Iran
In October, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ordered the ship to the Caribbean to support US operations against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro before its recall. The carrier subsequently returned to the Mediterranean due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Specifications of the USS Gerald R. Ford
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest warship ever constructed, measuring over 330 meters in length and 76 meters in height. Its construction cost $12.8 billion, with an additional $4.7 billion allocated for research and development.
The carrier can accommodate 75 aircraft and has a crew of 4,500 personnel.
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