The USS Gerald R. Ford is a ship that you've probably heard of. It is the flagship of its class of aircraft carriers in the United States Navy, and it was named after Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States, who served as president from 1973 to 1977. As of the year 2017, the USS Gerald R. Ford is considered the world's largest aircraft carrier, and the largest warship ever constructed in terms of displacement. The construction of the aircraft carrier began all the way back in August of 2005, and the christening ceremony took place in November 2013. In May of 2017, it was handed over to the Navy. Approximately two years after construction is completed, the ship will embark on its maiden voyage. However, before it can begin this mission, it must first complete shock trials, which it has only successfully finished. The supercarrier was able to withstand the impact of three 40,000 pound-(18,140 kg) underwater explosions, which caused a 3.9 magnitude earthquake that was felt by residents of Jacksonville, Florida. The carrier still managed to receive aircraft after the explosion. What were these shock trials? How heavy were the underwater blasts of the trials? During the course of these trials, what safety protocols were put into place? Who conducted the trials and who assessed their success? Our video, which includes live footage from the trials, answers all of these questions and many more, so make sure not to miss it. To get the latest science and technology news, subscribe to our newsletter âThe Blueprintâ at https://bit.ly/3BDdN5e Find out more information at https://bit.ly/3iVtCOD #engineering
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