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Ford Finishes Combat Systems Ship Trials, Reaches 8,000 Aircraft Launches/Recoveries

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Ford Finishes Combat Systems Ship Trials, Reaches 8,000 Aircraft Launches/Recoveries
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) transits the Atlantic Ocean on June 4, 2020. The carrier was conducting integrated air wing operations during its 18-month Post-Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T) period. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier recently finished its combat systems ship’s qualification trials (CSSQT) and reached 8,000 aircraft launches and recoveries. The CSSQT work onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) began in February and was the culminating combat systems test of the carrier’s 18-month post-delivery test and trials (PDT&T) phase of operations. CSSQT is a Naval Sea Systems Command requirement to verify the ship personnel can operate and maintain their combat systems in a safe and effective manner. CSSQT…

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