Against the backdrop of fierce competition for sea power, the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers has become an important indicator of a country's comprehensive national strength.
The United States as the traditional maritime hegemon.
Its aircraft carrier strength leads the world, which is staggering.
Among them, the aircraft carrier Ford can be called the "king" of aircraft carriers, with outstanding endurance.
The core strength of the USS Ford comes from its advanced power system.
The use of nuclear power injects "perpetual motion machine" energy into it, which achieves its super endurance.
Through nuclear fission reactions, tiny amounts of uranium-235 can release unimaginably large amounts of energy.
The Ford carried two Type A1B, pressurized water reactor nuclear reactors.
total energy,
With such a strong "core", the Ford was able to stay in distant seas for a long time.
Carrying out protracted military deployments and strikes has become a sharp edge for the long-range projection of American power.
And the almost endless endurance of the nuclear power system,
The overall length is 337 meters.
The flight deck and deck height have also increased significantly, and the internal layout and combat systems have naturally evolved with the times.
Most strikingly,
An aircraft carrier is actually a huge maritime army.
USS Ford, with 4,280 officers and men.
Coupled with all kinds of missiles, artillery, fighters and other firepower equipment, its all-round strike capability is undoubtedly strong.
But at the end of the day, the soul of an aircraft carrier lies in its power system.
This is a rare "Scud" speed for a 100,000-ton sea giant.
High-speed maneuverability was the key to the Ford's success.
In the future battlefield, it will be like an arrow from the string, freely shuttling between the sea and the sky, exerting unlimited lethality.
At the same time, the excellent endurance will also help it stay on the front line for a long time, always ready to fight.
In the field of aircraft carriers, the United States is clearly in the lead, and its technological strength is unrivaled.
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In the current situation of a volatile environment and ubiquitous threats, the survival of aircraft carriers is also facing great challenges.
Once the protection is breached.
These "maritime cities" are very likely to be reduced to "floating Chicago".
Charles de Gaulle, France
In the field of aircraft carriers, France is also a force to be reckoned with.
Charles de Gaulle, as the crown jewel of the French Navy.
Although in terms of size and combat power, it cannot be compared with the American Ford for the time being.
However, as Europe's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, its technical level and comprehensive capabilities are still at the forefront of the world.
But perhaps the most eye-catching thing is the innovative design of its flight deck.
Adopt an all-through bevel pattern,
Not only does it provide more space for carrier-based aircraft to operate and reduce the risk of accidents, but its thermal protection and insulation measures also protect the aircraft carrier from high temperature damage.
The meticulous craftsmanship of the shipbuilding has resulted in a well-laid out and sturdy interior of the Charles de Gaulle.
In this sense, it is not inferior to similar aircraft carriers in the West.
In terms of energy and power, although the Charles de Gaulle is equipped with a nuclear reactor, its power is significantly inferior to that of similar products in the United States.
The French side claims a maximum speed of 27 knots.
But it is estimated that
It's really not as fast as the Ford's astonishing speed.
Even so, Charles de Gaulle's endurance is world-class.
More importantly, the asymmetric advantage of nuclear power.
Make France more flexible and persistent in the projection of power at sea.
It is worth mentioning that Charles de Gaulle is designed to last up to 50 years.
More than half a century of conquest will surely leave valuable operational experience for the French Navy.
Looking ahead, despite the fact that the Charles de Gaulle, in power and tonnage, may temporarily lag behind the new generation of aircraft carriers of the United States.
But it will continue to play a pivotal role as an important pillar of the EU's maritime power and a milestone in the development of the French Navy.
Shandong aircraft carrier
The Shandong aircraft carrier is an important symbol of the mainland's maritime power.
The design and operational efficiency of its power system has always been the focus of public attention.
Shandong, which adopts conventional power,
The maximum speed of the Shandong can reach 32 knots.
This difference may reflect to a certain extent the choice of different design concepts and technical routes.
The start-up process of the Shandong aircraft carrier,
This feature undoubtedly poses a challenge to rapid response and strategic deployment.
In modern warfare, speed often means getting ahead.
Shandong's performance in this regard undoubtedly needs to be improved.
It is worth mentioning that the design of the Shandong aircraft carrier reflects a high degree of systematization and modularization.
The design of the 3,000 individual cabins not only achieves physical partition isolation, but also achieves a high degree of functional self-sufficiency.
Whether it's the water and electricity network, or the air conditioning system, or even the storage of weapons.
All of them have been carefully planned and laid out to ensure the efficient operation and safety of the ship.
Overall,
Although in some aspects, there is still room for improvement.
However, its importance to safeguarding national security and maritime rights and interests is self-evident.
In the future, with the continuous progress and innovation of technology.
We have reason to believe that the mainland's maritime power will become stronger and better safeguard the country's prosperity and peace.