John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is one of the largest warships in the world did the United States. This ship was built at Newport News, Virginia, and was opened November 11, 1993. John C. Stennis has two nuclear reactors as an energy source to power the ship is an area of 2 hectares. On December 9, 1995, the aircraft carrier that was built with $ 3.5 million fund began operating. The weight of the ship has reached 97,000 tons with a length of 330 meters. On January 18, 1997, for the first time in naval history, an F/A-18 E / F landing on the aircraft carrier John C. Stennis.
As warships, John C. Stennis has a missile defense equipment which includes short-range Sea Sparrow surface-to-air, Phalank Cose-in-arms (20 mm six-barrel with the ability to learn quickly), and responses to deal with electronic and missiles torpedoes.
The maximum speed of these ships could reach over 30 knots. Ship John C. Stennis is also used as a runway that can accommodate 80 aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Hornet F-14 Tomcat, and others. The aircraft were John C. Stennis is used for sea and air blockade, protect the battle group, and contribute to ground combat.
To meet the fuel requirements of the aircraft and escort ships, John C. Stennis transport ± 3 million gallons of fuel. In addition, the ship also has a range of support facilities repair, aircraft maintenance, and repair of electronic stores. Number of crew members and John C. Stennis track reached 6200 people.
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