Ultimate Comparison: USS Gerald R Ford V/S USS Nimitz 

USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) is the lead ship of the Ford class, the first new class in over 40 years. USS Nimitz is the oldest American aircraft carrier in active service. [{ "selector": ".nnalx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 410px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Effective ship design of USS Gerald R Ford allows it to function with about 600 fewer crew compared to USS Nimitz, reduced watch standing and less maintenance workload for the crew. [{ "selector": ".cxlak-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Island on Ford or CVN 78 is smaller than Nimitz, increasing space for flight-deck operations and allowing Ford to launch more aircraft in a day. [{ "selector": ".wizil-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R Ford is laden with about 23 new technologies, including electromagnetic-powered aircraft launch system compared to the Steam-driven catapults of the USS Nimitz. [{ "selector": ".sfaog-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 401px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R Ford can launch smaller and lighter aircraft without damaging them while offering greater control, monitoring and automation. [{ "selector": ".agtgl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R Ford has 11 weapon elevators capable of moving 24,000 pounds per load at a faster speed than the USS Nimitz. [{ "selector": ".nxegk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R Ford boasts quality-of-life enhancements like better berthing compartments for sailors, better gyms, and quieter and cooler spaces than those available on USS Nimitz. [{ "selector": ".nersw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 399px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Gerald R Ford will save over $ 4 billion in total ownership costs in its 50-year service life compared to USS Nimitz. [{ "selector": ".dzqed-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gerald R Ford is the first carrier designed with all electric utilities, 3 times more electricity generation and improved corrosion control than USS Nimitz. [{ "selector": ".wfcfz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gerald R Ford is fitted with Dual-Band Radar Technology used on newer destroyers. [{ "selector": ".kfemt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ford is better than USS Nimitz in terms of hull design, firefighting systems and weapon stowage. [{ "selector": ".fcslw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 415px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]