USS Enterprise (CVN-80) facts for kids
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Artist's impression of the future CVN-80
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| Name | Enterprise |
| Namesake | USS Enterprise (CVN-65) |
| Awarded | 23 May 2016 |
| Builder | Huntington Ingalls Industries |
| Laid down | 2020 (planned) |
| Launched | 2025 (planned) |
| Sponsored by | Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles |
| Commissioned | 2028 (planned) |
| Identification | CVN-80 |
| Status | Under construction |
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| Class and type | Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier |
| Displacement | About 100,000 long tons (100,000 tonnes) (full load) |
| Length | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Beam | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Draft | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Installed power | Two A1B nuclear reactors |
| Propulsion | Four shafts |
| Speed | In excess of 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Range | Unlimited distance; 20–25 years |
| Complement | 4,660 |
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| Aircraft carried | More than 80, approx. up to 90 combat aircraft |
| Aviation facilities | 1,092 ft × 256 ft (333 m × 78 m) flight deck |
The USS Enterprise (CVN-80) will be a giant aircraft carrier for the United States Navy. It's the third ship in its class, called the Gerald R. Ford class. This amazing ship will be the ninth U.S. Navy vessel to be named Enterprise. Its construction started in August 2017. The ship is expected to be ready for use around 2027 or 2028.
Why is it called Enterprise?
On December 1, 2012, the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, announced that the new ship, CVN-80, would be named Enterprise. This name has a long history in the U.S. Navy. It will be the ninth ship and the third aircraft carrier to carry this name.
The Enterprise (CVN-80) is special because it's the first supercarrier since 1966 not named after a person. In December 2016, two famous Olympic gold medalists, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles, were chosen to be the ship's sponsors. This means they will play a special role in the ship's ceremonies.
How is the Enterprise being built?
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The Enterprise (CVN-80) is being built by Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, Virginia. This company is known for building large ships. The actual construction of the ship was planned to start around 2018. The ship was expected to be finished by 2025.
However, to save money, the Navy looked into making the building process longer. This could mean the Enterprise might not be ready until 2027 or 2028. This change would also help make sure that the Navy doesn't have too many carriers in service at one time.
An interesting fact is that steel from the old USS Enterprise (CVN-65) will be recycled and used to build the new CVN-80. This connects the new ship to its famous predecessor. The new Enterprise is planned to replace the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) when it enters service.
The very first step in building the ship, called the "first cut of steel" ceremony, happened on August 21, 2017. The ship's sponsors, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles, were there for this important event. A piece of steel from the old CVN-65 was even melted down and reshaped into a special part for the new CVN-80.
Related pages
- List of aircraft carriers
- List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
- List of ships of the United States Navy named Enterprise
| Preceded by CVN-65 |
USS Enterprise 2025- |
Succeeded by (Current) |
See also
In Spanish: USS Enterprise (CVN-80) para niños
