Gerald Ford Carrier Leaves Oslo Fjord – News & Defense
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- Main Topic: The departure of the USS Gerald R.Ford aircraft carrier from the Oslo Fjord, Norway.
- * Departure: The aircraft carrier is leaving the Oslo Fjord after a prosperous visit.
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Main Topic: The departure of the USS Gerald R.Ford aircraft carrier from the Oslo Fjord, Norway.
Key Points:
* Departure: The aircraft carrier is leaving the Oslo Fjord after a prosperous visit.
* Confirmation: Aleksander Hage, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Armed Forces, confirmed the departure to The Defense Forum.
* Positive Visit: The visit was described as “successful” and a good chance to strengthen ties with allies.
* Second Visit: This is the second time the USS Gerald R. ford has visited the Oslo fjord (the previous visit was in 2023).
* Ship Details:
* World’s largest aircraft carrier.
* Launched in 2013.
* Length: 333 meters.
* Width (waterline): 41 meters.
* Flight deck width: 78 meters.
* Powered by two nuclear reactors.
* Top speed: Over 30 knots.
* Propeller weight: 30 tonnes each.
* Propeller diameter: 6.4 meters.
* Aircraft capacity: Up to 90.
* Crew: 4,500 people.
* Image: The article includes an image of two tugboats preparing to release the aircraft carrier from the fjord, taken by Trond Folckersahm.
Source: The information is sourced from The Defense Forum and AMTA.no.