The USS America (LHA-6) looks every bit like a small aircraft carrier, which naturally raises the question of whether it ...
Key Takeaways: The USS George Washington (CVN-73) has returned to Yokosuka, Japan, reclaiming its title as the U.S. Navy’s sole forward-deployed aircraft carrier. -The Asset: A 99,000-ton Nimitz-class ...
Although “aircraft carriers” come in many sizes and shapes, the largest and most advanced supercarriers all fit a ...
Nuclear propulsion at sea has always been an intriguing proposition, promising near-unlimited power and endurance, but always ...
Nuclear power isn't just for naval ships anymore as demonstrated by the Nuclear Propulsion in merchant Shipping (NuProShip II ...
The Fujian is undoubtedly impressive—but its aircraft sortie rates still trail far behind comparable US carriers due to a handful of critical design flaws.
Small nuclear reactors are pitched as cheaper, safer, faster and easier to finance than their conventional counterparts. Hype around them is building fast, but some experts warn it ignores fundamental ...