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Future USS "Gerald R. Ford" (CVN 78) completes successful builder's sea trials

Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Lindah

The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) returned from Builder's Sea Trials to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on April 14 after seven days at sea.

During this initial at-sea period, Ford's crew, representatives from Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding, the Navy's CVN 78 Program Office, the Navy's Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair and various technical subject matter experts demonstrated many of the ship's capabilities including tracking aircraft using the Dual Band Radar, conducting "no load" cycles using the new electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) and small boat operations.

As is typical with sea trials, the Navy and shipbuilder learned a great deal about the ship's performance during the extensive testing. Analysis continues, and any identified corrective actions will be addressed.

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) remains on track to conduct acceptance trials and delivery to the Navy this spring.

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