Basic Ship and Aircraft Recognition

[LT Guppy]

In November 2013, the Navy will be launching the Ford Class Aircraft Carrier. It is similar to the current Nimitz Class, but has some differences.

[Haasino]

^ That EMALS will probably make things a bit quieter below deck... but they're not gonna need to know class at RTC. At least, you weren't when I was there... still good knowledge though.

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by Haasino

^ That EMALS will probably make things a bit quieter below deck... but they're not gonna need to know class at RTC. At least, you weren't when I was there... still good knowledge though.

I figure since they start sea trials next week, it'll probably soon be required knowledge. Regardless, it's still good to know. Especially for people who hope to serve on a carrier.

[D.Brothers]

Once again, great info!

[delucabv23]

thanks again for the info

[bronxCTM]

Thanks for the info Haasino and Guppy!

[shamablama]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

In November 2013, the Navy will be launching the Ford Class Aircraft Carrier. It is similar to the current Nimitz Class, but has some differences.

My husband, father, and father-in-law are all helping build this ship right now at the Newport News Shipyard! Since they all started that job I've always said it would be awesome if I got attached to it at some point in my navy career.

[AramilX]

That's so cool! I was just reading about the new class. My favorite part is how they've added so much power generation capability to allow for "future weapons technology"..... Lasers and railguns, hooyah!

[futuresailormoh]

i actually had the wonderful opportunity of working as a civilian on the Ford cvn78 for three years as an electrician. It was amazing to see how far along a ship comes together in three years. From a big piece of metal with no roof and main deck being the top of the ship, to a fully operating aircraft carrier with sailors living aboard. i am honored to say i was able to help build this ship, and who knows i might be able to get assigned to it and work on it as a sailor also.

[BonzerAsp]

This is an incredibly old post, wow. Funny that my bird is on here though.... People get confused with those two planes all the time.

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by BonzerAsp

This is an incredibly old post, wow.

So old that most of the photo links had expired... I went ahead and updated them.

Originally Posted by BonzerAsp

Funny that my bird is on here though.... People get confused with those two planes all the time.

Any VQ bird tends to cause confusion wherever it goes. Even better are the VPU and special mission VP birds... nothing like telling other service members your aircraft is used for submarine-hunting, while flying missions entirely overland.

[BonzerAsp]

Originally Posted by Haasino

So old that most of the photo links had expired... I went ahead and updated them.



Any VQ bird tends to cause confusion wherever it goes. Even better are the VPU and special mission VP birds... nothing like telling other service members your aircraft is used for submarine-hunting, while flying missions entirely overland.

Lol I know what you mean. My old ALPO used to fly on P-3s and he was telling us how much he misses them.

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by BonzerAsp

Lol I know what you mean. My old ALPO used to fly on P-3s and he was telling us how much he misses them.

[BonzerAsp]

Well... at least you found something? I guess? lol