USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is a modern American nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The keel for this unit was laid in 1991, the launch took place in November 1993, and the commissioning to the US Navy took place in 1995. The total length of the ship is 332.8 meters, the overall width is 76.8 meters, and the full displacement is about 92,000 tons. The maximum speed does not exceed 32-33 knots. The on-board armament currently consists of: two Sea Sparrow missile launchers, two RIM-116 launchers and three 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS sets. The aircraft carrier can take on board up to 90 aircraft of such types as: F / A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18 Growler, E-2A Hawkeye or Sikorsky MH / SH-60.
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is one of the Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. The ships of this type - until the introduction of the Gerald Ford class units - were the largest ships in history. They were also the first nuclear-powered carrier class in the history of the US Navy. From the outset, they were planned as the backbone of the US Navy strike force, and were expected to work closely with other shielding ships, such as destroyers, frigates, and submarines. They are almost a symbol of the dominance of the US Navy in the seas and world assessments. One of the aircraft carriers of this class is the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), which was built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. The unit made its first operational voyage in 1998, headed for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. In 2000, the unit is operating again in the Persian Gulf region, but also in the Pacific. After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, she took part in the activities of the Noble Eagle, and in the same year began activities related to the so-called war on terrorism. In 2004, the unit took part in relatively large-scale naval maneuvers in the Pacific. In 2007-2008, the aircraft carrier underwent a planned renovation. The individual is currently in active service.