Here are some of the largest battleships and biggest warships in history
In the military world, nations seek to build the biggest militaries with the strongest weaponry. Here are some of the largest battleships and biggest warships in history:
USS Enterprise: The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (at 1,123 ft) is the longest naval vessel ever built. Having served for 51 consecutive years, she is the longest serving US warship. It also appeared in several movies such as Top Gun and Star Trek
The Nimitz Class: With an overall length of 1,092 ft and full-load weight of over 100,000 long tons, these super carriers have been the largest warships built and in service
Gerald R Ford Class: At a total length of 1,106 ft, the vessels introduce new technologies such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, as well as other design features intended to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
Forrestal Class: Designed and built for the US Navy in the 1950’s, it was the first class of super carriers, combining high tonnage, elevators and an angled deck. The ships were 1,066 ft long and had a displacement of 60,000 tons
Admiral Kuznetsov: Class These were the last class of aircraft carriers built in the Soviet Navy. The class consists of 2 ships – Admiral Kuznetsov and Liaoning (sold to China, which finally readied the ship for use in 2012)
USS Enterprise: The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (at 1,123 ft) is the longest naval vessel ever built. Having served for 51 consecutive years, she is the longest serving US warship. It also appeared in several movies such as Top Gun and Star Trek
The Nimitz Class: With an overall length of 1,092 ft and full-load weight of over 100,000 long tons, these super carriers have been the largest warships built and in service
Gerald R Ford Class: At a total length of 1,106 ft, the vessels introduce new technologies such as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, as well as other design features intended to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
Forrestal Class: Designed and built for the US Navy in the 1950’s, it was the first class of super carriers, combining high tonnage, elevators and an angled deck. The ships were 1,066 ft long and had a displacement of 60,000 tons
Admiral Kuznetsov: Class These were the last class of aircraft carriers built in the Soviet Navy. The class consists of 2 ships – Admiral Kuznetsov and Liaoning (sold to China, which finally readied the ship for use in 2012)