1、The previous 9 Nimitz-class carriers (CVN-68 through -76) were procured between FY1967 and1FY1995. CVN-68 through -74 are now in service. CVN-75, the Harry S. Truman, will enterservice later in 1998 as the replacement for the Independence (CV-62). CVN-76, the RonaldReagan, is scheduled to enter serv
2、ice in 2002 as the replacement for the Constellation (CV-64).CV means conventionally powered aircraft carrier; CVN means nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-359 FUpdated July 21, 1998Navy CVN-77
3、and CVX Aircraft CarrierPrograms: Background and Issues for CongressRonald ORourkeSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummary For FY1999, the Administration is requesting funding for both CVN-77, amodified Nimitz (CVN-68) class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
4、to be procured inFY2001, and the CVX, an aircraft carrier planned for procurement in FY2006 that willbe a further-evolved version of the Nimitz-class design. Issues for Congress to considerinclude FY1999 research and development funding for the two ships and the merits ofthe Navys plan to incrementa
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