فابین راهبرد

Hull design of the Ford class is similar to that of the Nimitz class. These new aircraft carriers have a smaller, redesigned and more stealthy island. The flag bridge was relocated from the carrier's island to a lower deck in order to minimize the size of the island. The flight deck design was changed for a higher sortie rate. The Ford class aircraft carriers will have 3 elevators and 4 catapults for the airwing. The new aircraft carriers have the same displacement as the previous Nimitz class, however the Ford class warships are fitted with more automated and efficient systems. As a result the new aircraft carriers have around 500-900 fewer crew members