The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. Ordered in November of 1957, the Enterprise's keel was laid down at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-dock Company in February of 1958. Launched in September of 1960, the Enterprise was commissioned into active service in November of 1961.
USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA (N)-65, is the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth US naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed the "Big E". At 1,123 ft (342 m),[3][4] she is the longest naval vessel in the world. Her 93,284 long tons (94,781 t)[2] displacement ranks her as the 11th-heaviest super carrier, after the 10 carriers of the Nimitz class.
The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is 1,123 feet long, has a beam of 133 feet, and draws 39 feet of water. The flight deck measures 1,088 feet by 252 feet. Enterprise displaces 93,970 tons at full load and her compliment is 171 officers, 3,044 enlisted (ship's company), and 2,122 enlisted and 358 officers (embarked air wing). The Enterprise's top speed is 33 knots, and, thanks to her nuclear power plant, her endurance is only limited by the availability of food and aviation stores (fuel, munitions, and parts.) Enterprise carries sufficient aviation fuel for 12 days of high intensity flight operations.
The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is equipped with 4 aircraft elevators, two located on the right hand edge of the flight deck forward of the island, and two located aft of the island on the left and right edges of the flight deck. The Enterprise features 4 steam-powered catapults and 4 arresting wires. The Enterprise is capable of launching and recovering aircraft simultaneously.
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