Second Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy is 99% complete, delivery set for 2027
The U.S. Navy granted preliminary acceptance to the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on September 29. The carrier is about 99% complete with all major systems finished, and formal delivery is scheduled for spring 2027.
- CVN 79 is roughly 99% complete with all major systems finished
- Preliminary acceptance came September 29 after August acceptance trials
- Testing of the remaining four Advanced Weapons Elevators is still pending
- Formal delivery to the Navy is planned for spring 2027
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