Summary
CVN 77 is the transition ship to the 21st Century Carrier
- R&D will enable Life Cycle Cost saving processes
- All transition technology forward fits to CVX with opportunity for back fit to NIMITZ class
CVX 1 new propulsion plant and electrical generation and distribution system are the key enablers for future technology insertion
CVX 2 will focus on internal redesign / technology insertion
- LCC reductions
- Warfighting enhancements
- More definition in AoA part 3
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