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The American nuclear aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), which temporarily left the ranks of the US Navy due to maintenance, is again returning to combat missions. According to Navy Recognition, work on the ship was carried out for a year and a half.
According to a published statement by the US Department of Defense, on March 20, 2023, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt left Bremerton, Washington, where it underwent intermediate maintenance and docking at the Puget Sound shipyard for 18 months. The ship will return to its home port in San Diego, California, i.e. to the Naval base NAS North Island (North Island).
According to the US Navy Command, after the modernization, the aircraft carrier achieved "significant efficiency" over its entire service life, starting in 1986. The ship carried out work on the take-off deck, which was adapted for fifth-generation F-35C Lightning II fighters. In addition, the ship can now carry E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AWACS aircraft, CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor planes, as well as MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tankers. In addition, the aircraft carrier's own defense systems were replaced, this applies to both weapons and various electronic warfare systems, etc. The crew's living quarters were completely restored, the ship's hull, rudders and steering shafts were updated.
The fact that the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is being sent for maintenance was reported in early July 2021. The ship has already undergone major repairs in the period from 2009 to 2013, at the same time the reactors were recharged.
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is the fourth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Laid down on October 31, 1981, launched on October 27, 1984, transferred to the U.S. Navy on October 25, 1986. The displacement of the aircraft carrier is 103,900 tons, length – 332.8 meters, width – 76.8 meters. The crew consists of 3,500 people, as well as 2,480 air staff. Up to 70 aircraft and helicopters are based on board.
