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Navy/USMC

Navy’s First Ford Carrier Finishes Acceptance Trials

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

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Navy’s First Ford Carrier Finishes Acceptance Trials

The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on April 14, 2017, after returning from builder's sea trials. (Photo by U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy’s first Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), completed its second set of sea trails, called acceptance trials, on May 26.The acceptance trials are meant to demonstrate to the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) the carrier’s ability to conduct operations at sea and that the ship is constructed in accordance with contract specification. This involves operating many of the ship’s key systems and technologies.With the completion of acceptance trials, the Ford is…

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