Development History
"John Stennis" aircraft carrier" Nimitz "family ranked seventh, to commemorate the Navy made significant contributions to the progress of the Senator John Stennis warship named "John Stennis" aircraft carrier" Nimitz "family ranked seventh, to commemorate the Navy made significant contributions to the progress of the Senator John Stennis warship named . The March 1991 to start construction as early as November 1993 and the official launching, in June 1995, which entered service in Pocific The March 1991 to start construction as early as November 1993 and the official launching, in June 1995, which entered service in Pocific .
" John Stennis aircraft carrier is now the world's largest and "strongest" of the warship, the "Nimitz" in the family, the antisubmarine attack and can perform multiple tasks, at the Rose Garden at the end of the 20th century a series of military activities in the " John Stennis aircraft carrier is now the world's largest and "strongest" of the warship, the "Nimitz" in the family, the antisubmarine attack and can perform multiple tasks, at the Rose Garden at the end of the 20th century a series of military activities in the . appears unusually active however, due to the"Stennis" was" haemorrhaging money", was also controversial appears unusually active however, due to the"Stennis" was" haemorrhaging money", was also controversial .
"Stennis" Carrier Strike Group all purchases up to $150, from the very beginning to the final decommissioning, total requirements of approximately $33 billion, not including the huge aircraft carrier of modernisation and the scrapping of the spending, even though such as the United States, the world's richest man, 'a burden "Stennis" Carrier Strike Group all purchases up to $150, from the very beginning to the final decommissioning, total requirements of approximately $33 billion, not including the huge aircraft carrier of modernisation and the scrapping of the spending, even though such as the United States, the world's richest man, 'a burden . 1 on 16 January 2007, Stennis and headed for the Persian Gulf to strengthen U.S. military forces in the Middle East of
Stennis from 19 arrived in local waters,soon joined by the aircraft carrier USS Dwight Eisenhower as the flagship of the Fifth Fleet Stennis from 19 arrived in local waters,soon joined by the aircraft carrier USS Dwight Eisenhower as the flagship of the Fifth Fleet .
Performance Data
full - load displacement 10. 2 tons with a length of 317 meters (the equivalent of two football fields long half) the height of 80 meters (the equivalent of a 24 - story building at a cost of A $35 billion), has two nuclear reactors for a crew of about 5,000 troop types: two nuclear reactors to determine the maximum speed: above 30 knots (56 km / h) propeller number 4 propeller weight: each 30 - tonne steam catapults number: four aircraft elevators number: (4) Carrier: 80 combat aircraft and other types of non - combat aircraft builders:Newport News Shipbuilding Company of Newport News Shipbuilding Co.): Margaret Stennis, chairman of the Bai (Margaret Stennis Womble, the daughter of Senator Stennis) contract: on 13 March 1991 launch date: 1993 - 11 - 11 's service dates: On 9 December 1995 the number of occupants: an aircraft carrier uss john c. stennis about 5000 people (including combat wing crew cabin number): about 2,700 Anchor number:2 (inherited from the Forester USS) ship anchor weight: 30 - ton alternator capacity: 10.2 million watt seawater desalination capacity: 1 500 m3 cost: $3.5 billion estimate of life span of 50 years.
Main Task
Stennis and her embarked Air Wing (CVW - 9) of the main tasks is to conduct sustained combat air operations while forward deployed in the global arena Stennis and her embarked Air Wing (CVW - 9) of the main tasks is to conduct sustained combat air operations while forward deployed in the global arena . CVW - 9 consists of 8 to 9 Fighter Squadron, using the model includes an F / A - 18 Hornet fighters, EA - 6B Prowler electronic countermeasure machine, S - 3B Viking antisubmarine aircraft type, an E - 2C Hawkeye AEW - and SH - 60 helicopters Seahawks like CVW - 9 consists of 8 to 9 Fighter Squadron, using the model includes an F / A - 18 Hornet fighters, EA - 6B Prowler electronic countermeasure machine, S - 3B Viking antisubmarine aircraft type, an E - 2C Hawkeye AEW - and SH - 60 helicopters Seahawks like .
CVW - 9 has the advantage of being able to destroy the enemy's combat aircraft, warships, submarines and land targets such as facilities and equipment, or for long - range aerial mines operational capabilities,So it is often referred to as the main offensive force, support work on land battles that will protect the aircraft carriers and other security, and it is also possible to complete the sea and land blockade CVW - 9 has the advantage of being able to destroy the enemy's combat aircraft, warships, submarines and land targets such as facilities and equipment, or for long - range aerial mines operational capabilities,So it is often referred to as the main offensive force, support work on land battles that will protect the aircraft carriers and other security, and it is also possible to complete the sea and land blockade . A Stennis normally operates as the centerpiece of a Carrier Battle Group commanded by a flag Stennis and consisting of four to six other ships A Stennis normally operates as the centerpiece of a Carrier Battle Group commanded by a flag Stennis and consisting of four to six other ships .
john c. stennis bodies in the reactor so that it has almost no limitation of the endurance capability, with up to 35 knots top speed of the ship on the 4 with steam catapults and arrester wires 4 may be used to cope with very frequent combat aircraft taking off or landing,while the oblique configuration of the landing deck with a large enough area to simultaneously perform the task of fighter jets taking off and landing, greatly improving combat efficiency although 4 with steam catapults and arrester wires 4 may be used to cope with very frequent combat aircraft taking off or landing,while the oblique configuration of the landing deck with a large enough area to simultaneously perform the task of fighter jets taking off and landing, greatly improving combat efficiency although .
itself is to nuclear energy as a source of power, but john c. stennis still carries about three million gallons of fuel, primarily for its aircraft and escort vessels using the In addition, it also has put down a lot of weapons, for a long time overseas combat service needs In addition, it also has put down a lot of weapons, for a long time overseas combat service needs .
Stennis also has extensive repair capabilities, including a fully equipped Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, a micro - miniature electronics repair shop, and numerous ship repair Stennis also has extensive repair capabilities, including a fully equipped Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, a micro - miniature electronics repair shop, and numerous ship repair . in self - defense capability,Stennis in addition to the ball.The The of her embarked Air Wing and other convoy protection, the paint on the ship itself is also configured with the NATO RIM - 7 Sea Sparrow short range air defense missile, and was mainly used as a use of the Phalanx antimissile defense system to Phalanx CIWS (close), and an SLQ - 32 electronic warfare system
Event Service
Combat Deployment
The first deployments on Mar. 11, 1998, "John Stennis" Tug No. in the procession, slowly leaving the dock in San Diego, began its first combat deployment of destination of this deployment to the Arabian Sea," John Stennis" to replace "George Washington" aircraft carrier, to perform the task of patrolling southern Iraq destination of this deployment to the Arabian Sea," John Stennis" to replace "George Washington" aircraft carrier, to perform the task of patrolling southern Iraq .
"John Stennis aircraft carrier in the stand - out debut, which crossed the Atlantic and Indian Ocean during navigation, in 274 hours sailing 8020 nautical miles, the average speed at an astonishing 29. 4 escorts - - including the Stennis"San Jacinto" (CG 56) "Ticonderoga" class Aegis guided missile cruisers, "Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided - missile destroyer" Raab "(DDG - 58)," Cole "(DDG 67)," Karen "(DD 970)" Spruance "- class missile destroyers," Simpson "(FFG) No. 56" Perry "class guided - missile frigate, the" Bridge "(AOE - 10) supply ship, the" Los Angeles" - class attack submarines" Minneapolis - St. Paul's, "No. 708 (SSN)," Providence "No. (SSN - 719) and the like via
4 months of practice, "John Stennis" ended its first long - term offshore deployment 4 months of practice, "John Stennis" ended its first long - term offshore deployment . 1998 Jul. 19, it is passed through the Strait of Hormuz, entered the Indian Ocean, to the new homeport of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego - -
marching during the visit of Australia in Perth and Hobart, and at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii marching during the visit of Australia in Perth and Hobart, and at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii . 2nd deployment of 7 January 2000," John Stennis" began a second deployment in the western Pacific, Arabian Sea to replace Kennedy with the aircraft carrier with 2nd deployment of 7 January 2000," John Stennis" began a second deployment in the western Pacific, Arabian Sea to replace Kennedy with the aircraft carrier with .
Airlines have "Chamberlain Lake"No. (CG 57) cruiser, the "Port Royal" (CG 73) cruiser, "Russell" (DDG 59) destroyers, "Elliot" (DD - 967) destroyers, "Lenz" (No. FFG46) frigates, the "Asheville" (SSN - 758) nuclear submarine, the "Jefferson City" (SSN - 759) nuclear submarine, the "bridge" sub tender a six - month offshore career later that same year on July 3, returning San Diego Base a six - month offshore career later that same year on July 3, returning San Diego Base .
in this deployment, "John Stennis aircraft carrier successively across 13 time zones, 34,000 nautical mile voyage,a visit to South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bahrain, UAE, Australia and other countries and regions 8 of the 10 port in this deployment, "John Stennis aircraft carrier successively across 13 time zones, 34,000 nautical mile voyage,a visit to South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bahrain, UAE, Australia and other countries and regions 8 of the 10 port . AC carries CVW 9 (CVW - 9), the flight was 10000 sorties, completed the no - fly zone in southern Iraq AC carries CVW 9 (CVW - 9), the flight was 10000 sorties, completed the no - fly zone in southern Iraq .
patrol duties in the Arabian Sea, and the other 9 vessels together in the implementation of maritime embargo Iraq patrol duties in the Arabian Sea, and the other 9 vessels together in the implementation of maritime embargo Iraq . his third and final deployment on 12 November 2001, due to the war in Afghanistan, "John Stennis aircraft carrier than a predetermined date was two months away from the base in San Diego, began his third and final deployment at sea,to succeed in the Arabian Sea, "Carl Vinson" carrier battle group (CVBG) his third and final deployment on 12 November 2001, due to the war in Afghanistan, "John Stennis aircraft carrier than a predetermined date was two months away from the base in San Diego, began his third and final deployment at sea,to succeed in the Arabian Sea, "Carl Vinson" carrier battle group (CVBG) .
other ships also included "Chamberlain Lake" the heavy cruiser "Port Royal" cruiser, "Decatur" destroyer, "Elliot" destroyer, "Jia Lei" frigate, the "Salt Lake City," other ships also included "Chamberlain Lake" the heavy cruiser "Port Royal" cruiser, "Decatur" destroyer, "Elliot" destroyer, "Jia Lei" frigate, the "Salt Lake City," . "Jefferson City", "bridge tender "Jefferson City", "bridge tender .
15 December 2001, with the aircraft carrier arrives at a predetermined point, code - named" Operation Enduring Freedom "of the war in Afghanistan, as well as in Afghanistan, known as" Anaconda" raid 15 December 2001, with the aircraft carrier arrives at a predetermined point, code - named" Operation Enduring Freedom "of the war in Afghanistan, as well as in Afghanistan, known as" Anaconda" raid . in 4 months,"John Stennis" as the No. 5 in the northern Arabian Sea aboard the aircraft carrier, fly into fighting up to 111 days;continued for 100 days of work, during which only had four days off in Bahrain in
rest "boa" in "John Stennis" also became the first launched in the Afghan mountains in - depth land attack of the aircraft carrier rest "boa" in "John Stennis" also became the first launched in the Afghan mountains in - depth land attack of the aircraft carrier . 4th deployment" John Stennis" Carrier Air Wing 14 aboard, Captain David Buss Navy under the command of Captain, left the base in San Diego, began a fourth deployment 4th deployment" John Stennis" Carrier Air Wing 14 aboard, Captain David Buss Navy under the command of Captain, left the base in San Diego, began a fourth deployment .
2004 Aug. "John Stennis" and" Kitty Hawk "in the Japanese sea off set, carried out jointly" aerial and maritime cooperative training exercise "(), which is a U.S. Navysummer pulse '04 drills will be part of the exercises aimed at lifting two aircraft carriers participated in the exercise of joint training and capacity, and a lift for the troops to command and control capabilities at all levels of cooperative ability exercises aimed at lifting two aircraft carriers participated in the exercise of joint training and capacity, and a lift for the troops to command and control capabilities at all levels of cooperative ability .
also stationed in the surrounding areas of the US Air Force and Marine Corps troops and naval aircraft carrier combat units of joint combat capability, and exhibits a so - called "sustaining America's commitment to peace and stability in the Western Pacific" also stationed in the surrounding areas of the US Air Force and Marine Corps troops and naval aircraft carrier combat units of joint combat capability, and exhibits a so - called "sustaining America's commitment to peace and stability in the Western Pacific" . this training, in addition to the test of two aircraft carrier battle group (CVBG) communication with the command, the efficiency and capacity of the aircraft, a series of antisubmarine warfare,flag. The above - described two carriers has reached operational readiness exercises as well as the practical color
is quite outstanding, because the dual carrier battle group is the United States Navy aircraft carrier battle groups combat organized typical is quite outstanding, because the dual carrier battle group is the United States Navy aircraft carrier battle groups combat organized typical . during the exercise, in order to escape the storm, "John Stennis" and" Kitty Hawk "had also sailed from Iwo Jima 600 nautical miles to the east, the storm is over and back to the Sea of Japan near the battle area during the exercise, in order to escape the storm, "John Stennis" and" Kitty Hawk "had also sailed from Iwo Jima 600 nautical miles to the east, the storm is over and back to the Sea of Japan near the battle area .
exercises completed on 1 November 2004," John Stennis" Carrier for 5 months at sea returns after San Diego exercises completed on 1 November 2004," John Stennis" Carrier for 5 months at sea returns after San Diego . U.S. Navy base in accordance with the arrangements,Its home - ported in 2005 has been adjusted to Bremerton, Washington
2013 April 24 - 25 on both sides are sailing on the Pacific Ocean, completing the deployment for the task of the United States Navy CVN 74 - John C. Stennis strike group, launched its air wing in continuous aerial consisting in close formation to celebrate the completion of the task 
End Service
In January 2015, the US nuclear - powered aircraft carrier John Stennis was completed in 2. 4 billion after overhaul, departed on 12 Puget Sound, a training mission in the Stennis departed Bremerton on 12 after the first station will be situated at the Indian Island Naval Ammunition Depot, a loading of about 600 pounds (270 kg) of ammunition Stennis departed Bremerton on 12 after the first station will be situated at the Indian Island Naval Ammunition Depot, a loading of about 600 pounds (270 kg) of ammunition .
may take three days to complete, and will use 1400 crane may take three days to complete, and will use 1400 crane . john c. stennis after the last mission in May 2013 to support the war in Afghanistan, then in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard was 16 months old spent 2. 4 billion overhaul of the
Crash
2011 March 30 in the afternoon, a U.S. F / A - 18C Hornet strike fighter in "John Stennis aircraft carrier flight deck for takeoff on a routine training mission, the aircraft engine suddenly stops running and caught fire, killing 10 people and injured
South China Sea Cruise
2016 3 March in the past few days, the U.S. Navy has sent a carrier battle group to enter the South China Sea, carrying thousands of American sailors naval officials said John Stennis aircraft carrier arrived in the South China Sea Tuesday naval officials said John Stennis aircraft carrier arrived in the South China Sea Tuesday .
in the U.S. Pacific Fleet spokesman Klay shouted at me and say that aircraft carriers together alongside Moby Bay cruiser, the USS Stark Dyer and Zhong Yun aboard the guided - missile destroyer
US Actor
U.S. "john c. stennis" nuclear - powered aircraft carrier will be in 2016 3 Nov. 13, into the ports of Pusan, " c. stennis" nuclear - powered aircraft carrier will participate in the March 7 - April 30, performing military drills - "Key Resolve" (KR)
Aircraft Insignia
Stennis the seal of the birth of many parties, including the efforts of the Public Service Center at Stennis, Stennis Space Center and the U.S. Senate history center seal of the central meaning of peace through strength center seal of the central meaning of peace through strength .
in June 1998, the ship's naming ceremony, President Ronald Reagan praised Senator John Stennis" is the motto of a firm circle representing Earth in June 1998, the ship's naming ceremony, President Ronald Reagan praised Senator John Stennis" is the motto of a firm circle representing Earth . means a Nimitz Class aircraft carrier when carrying out a task at a time of filling, will be it for the means a Nimitz Class aircraft carrier when carrying out a task at a time of filling, will be it for the .
stamp of major colours are red, white, blue, gold,U.S. Navy is conformed to the outermost ornamentation from a Senate version of the ornamentation, which represents power from outermost ornamentation from a Senate version of the ornamentation, which represents power from .
crewed by the unity of the four sides and eight of the golden cross of the ribbons representing each of the Stennis in the Senate of the four - year and he has worked with 8 president from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan crewed by the unity of the four sides and eight of the golden cross of the ribbons representing each of the Stennis in the Senate of the four - year and he has worked with 8 president from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan . on the seal of the seven stars represent the Stennis in the senate and tenure of seven sail of the USS Stennis Nimitz - class ship of the 7th on the seal of the seven stars represent the Stennis in the senate and tenure of seven sail of the USS Stennis Nimitz - class ship of the 7th .
in a blue - bordered in red and white stripes represent the U.S. flag and Stennis served in the American people,It also represents the United States armed forces of the courage and sacrifice gilt eagle and shield in the u.s. as the old Senate icon, a shield representing the United States of America
20 stars represents the 20th state, Mississippi, and it was once the home of Senator Stennis 20 stars represents the 20th state, Mississippi, and it was once the home of Senator Stennis . eagle in three arrows represent the Stennis and its ninth carrier fighter group ready for release and ability to project power in the glow from eagle in three arrows represent the Stennis and its ninth carrier fighter group ready for release and ability to project power in the glow from .
shield represents in the Senate under the leadership of Stanislaw is adopted by more than 25 with regard to the development of naval bill,That included the construction of all naval aircraft from aircraft carriers and F - 4 Phantom to the F - 18 Hornet upgrades by shield represents in the Senate under the leadership of Stanislaw is adopted by more than 25 with regard to the development of naval bill,That included the construction of all naval aircraft from aircraft carriers and F - 4 Phantom to the F - 18 Hornet upgrades by . eagle represents the Stennis in the Senate of the hawkish hard eagle represents the Stennis in the Senate of the hawkish hard .
Stennis itself also appear in this stamp on Stennis itself also appear in this stamp on . in the ship's flight deck on the edge of the inscription "Honor, Courage, Commitment",This in itself is a United States Navy as the core value of in the ship's flight deck on the edge of the inscription "Honor, Courage, Commitment",This in itself is a United States Navy as the core value of .
This by all the sailors were screened out of the stamp was sent to Margaret Stennis Vaughn Buller, Mrs. Margaret Stennis - Womble) Stennis of donors and Senate Stanislaw's daughter,John Stennis and the daughter - in - law there, Rastrelli, pending final approval of February 1995 they approved this design February 1995 they approved this design .
Stennis aircraft carrier strike groups of Stennis carrier strike groups (also referred to as a third aircraft carrier attack fleet CSG - 3) of the receiving equipment and trained to become a U.S. Navy deployed forward of the power, through a combination of deterrence to protect U.S. interests overseas 
Fleet
The ninth aircraft carrier battle fleet, "Black Knight" Squadron 154 (VFA - 154, the Black Knights of Death, "Marine Attack Squadron 323 (-, Death)" sapphire "of Attack Squadron 146 (VFA - 146, the Blue Diamonds," Argonaut "Attack Squadron 147 (VFA - 147, and the Argonauts" yellow shirts" to Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ - 138 Yellow)," Golden Eagle "Early Warning Squadron 112 (VAW - 112, the Golden Hawks in Patrol Squadron 31 (VS - 31, 8) Top Cats Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS - 8, Eight) "provider" under Section 30 of the inter - well logistical support squadrons (VRC - 30, the Provider)The ninth aircraft carrier battle fleet, "Black Knight" Squadron 154 (VFA - 154, the Black Knights of Death, "Marine Attack Squadron 323 (-, Death)" sapphire "of Attack Squadron 146 (VFA - 146, the Blue Diamonds," Argonaut "Attack Squadron 147 (VFA - 147, and the Argonauts" yellow shirts" to Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ - 138 Yellow)," Golden Eagle "Early Warning Squadron 112 (VAW - 112, the Golden Hawks in Patrol Squadron 31 (VS - 31, 8) Top Cats Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS - 8, Eight) "provider" under Section 30 of the inter - well logistical support squadrons (VRC - 30, the Provider).
