Trump took part in the launching of the newest US aircraft carrier
The President of the United States Donald trump took part in the ceremony of commissioning the new aircraft carrier Gerald Ford in the port city of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Virginia. The video of the ceremony posted on the page of the White house You Tube. As noted by ABC News, the ship was built for $13 billion, making it the most expensive in the history of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
Trump called the new ship “the biggest, most modern aircraft carrier in the world.” He stressed that it is his opinion. In his speech, trump thanked all servicemen and civilians who took part in the creation of the ship. The US President called the carrier “a fortress at sea” and “work of art”.
The ship is the pride of the U.S. Navy and a symbol of American power and prestige no matter what world you go. American arms and American steel created 100 thousand ton message to the world: “American power has no equal”. We become bigger, better and stronger every day under my administration. Wherever he went, this ship, our allies will feel safe, and our enemies will tremble, all will know that we are approaching America, and America is strong.Donald Trump
The us leader said that the ship is “a tool of war, who saves the world.” “But if you start a battle, it always end the same way, we will win, win, win. We never played,” said trump.
As noted by ABC News, Gerald Ford became the first new aircraft carrier built in the last 40 years. Displacement of the ship is 100 tons, its length — 1,1 thousand feet (335 m.) the Ship can reach speeds of 34.5 miles per hour (55,52 km/h). The team can consist of up to 2.6 thousand people. On Gerald Ford changed the cabin where the sailors sleep. If earlier in the same room slept with 100 men, then the new carrier in the cabin will be 25 to 30 sailors.
On the flight deck of the new aircraft carrier can accommodate up to 90 aircraft of various purposes, including the aircraft of the 5th generation F-35 fighter-attack aircraft F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the aircraft electronic warfare EA-18G, multipurpose helicopters MH-60R/S and unmanned combat aircraft. According to the channel, planes to fly, will use the new electromagnetic system to start, not a steam catapult.