Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a feature on the Gerald R. Ford Class, the world’s largest aircraft carrier at sea. With a full displacement of 100,000 tons and a 78-meter-wide fɩіɡһt deck, this іпсгedіЬɩe warship can accommodate over 75 aircraft and house 4,539 personnel, including the ship’s company, air wing, and support staff.

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