Navy CVN-77 and CVX Aircraft Carrier Programs: Background and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

For FY1999, the Administration is requesting funding for both CVN-77, a modified Nimitz CVN-68 class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be procured in FY2001, and the CVX, an aircraft carrier planned for procurement in FY2006 that will be a further-evolved version of the Nimitz-class design. Issues for Congress to consider include FY1999 research and development funding for the two ships and the merits of the Navys plan to incrementally evolve the Nimitz-class design.

Author(s):
O'rourke, Ronald
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, CONGRESS, NUCLEAR ENERGY, SHIPBUILDING, NAVAL PROCUREMENT, NUCLEAR POWERED SHIPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
CVN 77 VESSEL, CVN 68 VESSEL
Report Date:
1998 Jul 21
Creation Date:
2008 Mar 26