USS Enterprise's Place in Carrier Aviation History
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the only ship in its class.
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USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the first aircraft carrier powered by nuclear energy, and the Enterprise class consisted of the single ship.
Key details
- The Nimitz class followed Enterprise.
- The Ford class is the newer carrier class.
USS Enterprise was the only ship in the Enterprise class.
Why it matters
Enterprise introduced nuclear power to aircraft carriers. The Nimitz and Ford classes mark the carrier generations that followed it.
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