Summary: Despite the substantial investment in Ford-class carriers, the Nimitz-class carriers remain a vital part of the US Navy.
Nimitz-Class Key Points: The Aircraft Carriers That Make the U.S. Navy So Powerful and No Nation Can Match Just Yet
-These massive ships, each over 317 meters long and displacing over 100,000 tons, house over 5,000 sailors and boast advanced technological capabilities for their time.
-The Nimitz-class carriers are highly durable, can travel at speeds exceeding 30 knots...