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Which country possesses the world's largest and most deadly warship?

The United States Navy (USN) is widely considered to possess the world's largest and most powerful warship. Let's know about the deadly aircraft carrier.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Published on: December 07, 2025 16:18 IST
The world's largest warship (aircraft carrier) belongs to the United States. It is named USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78), the first ship of the Gerald R Ford class.
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The world's largest warship (aircraft carrier) belongs to the United States. It is named USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78), the first ship of the Gerald R Ford class.
Commissioned in 2017, it is considered the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the world. Its total displacement is approximately 100,000 tons, making it larger than all others.
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Commissioned in 2017, it is considered the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the world. Its total displacement is approximately 100,000 tons, making it larger than all others.
This nuclear-powered supercarrier is a symbol of the power of the US Navy. The USS Gerald R Ford is 1,106 feet (337 meters) long, 78 feet (24 meters) wide, and has a displacement of over 100,000 tons.
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This nuclear-powered supercarrier is a symbol of the power of the US Navy. The USS Gerald R Ford is 1,106 feet (337 meters) long, 78 feet (24 meters) wide, and has a displacement of over 100,000 tons.
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It is powered by two A1B nuclear reactors, which can operate for over 20 years without refueling and provide a maximum speed of 30+ knots (55 km/h). It utilises the EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System), which is more efficient and requires less maintenance than traditional steam catapults.
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It is powered by two A1B nuclear reactors, which can operate for over 20 years without refueling and provide a maximum speed of 30+ knots (55 km/h). It utilises the EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System), which is more efficient and requires less maintenance than traditional steam catapults.
It can carry more than 75 aircraft, including F-35C fighter jets, E-2D Hawkeye AWACS, and MH-60R helicopters.
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It can carry more than 75 aircraft, including F-35C fighter jets, E-2D Hawkeye AWACS, and MH-60R helicopters.
It features a Dual-Band Radar (DBR) system, which is advanced for high-resolution tracking and missile defense. Additionally, it is equipped with RIM-162 ESSM missiles, RIM-116 RAM, Phalanx CIWS cannons, and machine guns for defense against aerial and surface threats.
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It features a Dual-Band Radar (DBR) system, which is advanced for high-resolution tracking and missile defense. Additionally, it is equipped with RIM-162 ESSM missiles, RIM-116 RAM, Phalanx CIWS cannons, and machine guns for defense against aerial and surface threats.
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Its crew capacity is approximately 4,500 sailors and air wing personnel, with automation reducing the crew size by 25%. It has 25% more space on its flight deck, making aircraft operations faster and safer. It also incorporates stealth features for a reduced radar signature.
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Its crew capacity is approximately 4,500 sailors and air wing personnel, with automation reducing the crew size by 25%. It has 25% more space on its flight deck, making aircraft operations faster and safer. It also incorporates stealth features for a reduced radar signature.
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