Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers
Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers by Brad Elward, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 23, 2010, is an illustrated exploration of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, which serve as a symbol of the United States’ military prowess. This 48-page book examines the development and deployment of these nuclear-powered vessels, beginning with the commissioning of the USS Nimitz in 1975 and continuing to the present day. It provides insights into their operational history and unique design features, including advanced radar systems and jet blast deflectors.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of the Nimitz class, detailing its significance in military history and its role in various operations, including the Gulf War and the enforcement of no-fly zones. The book emphasizes the ongoing operational status of these carriers, with the last of the class, the USS George H. W. Bush, commissioned in 2009. Through this detailed account, Elward highlights the technological advancements and strategic importance of these formidable vessels in naval warfare.
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The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. A history of the largest aircraft carriers in the world, with runways over 300 meters long, this book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 when the USS Nimitz, the lead ship of the class, was commissioned, to the present day.
All of the class are still operational and the tenth and last of the class, the USS George H. W. Bush, was commissioned in 2009. Here, Brad Elward provides a detailed overview of their design and development, highlighting their unique features, from jet blast deflectors to cutting edge radar systems, and a history of the Nimitz class in service, from deployment in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm, through to the enforcement of the no fly zone over Bosnia.
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