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Nimitz class

aircraft carrier · CVN United States Operating
Fuel enrichment
~93% U-235
HEU

Nimitz class is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operated by United States Navy, powered by 2 A4W of about 550 MWt each. Operating.

Ten ships, being succeeded by the Ford class.

Propulsion
ReactorA4W
Reactors per vessel2
Thermal output550MWt each
Fuel enrichment~93% U-235HEU
RefuellingOne mid-life refuelling across a 50-year service life
Vessel
Categoryaircraft carrier
RoleCVN
OperatorUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States
Vessels in classnot stated
In service from1975
StatusOperating

Other aircraft carriers

ClassEnrichmentStatus
Charles de Gaulle LEU Operating
Gerald R. Ford class HEU Operating

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