USS Gerald R. Ford

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uss-gerald-r--ford

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ship class?Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier
2. What is the hull number?CVN-78
3. Why is it called Gerald R. Ford?It is named after President Gerald Ford, who served in the Navy during World War II.
4. How does the ship launch planes?It uses EMALS, an electromagnetic launch system that can launch planes smoothly and even heavier unmanned aircraft.

Naval Aviation: The use of aircraft operated from ships, primarily aircraft carriers, for military purposes.
Power Projection: A nation's ability to exert influence and military force in distant regions of the world.
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS): A system that uses electromagnetic propulsion to launch aircraft, replacing traditional steam catapults.
Sortie Generation Rate: The number of aircraft missions that can be launched and recovered by an aircraft carrier within a specific timeframe.