From Jalopnik · Chloe Clougher · · 1m
USS Nimitz Retires After 52 Years
USS Nimitz, the US Navy's oldest active aircraft carrier, retires after 52 years of service.
In brief
USS Nimitz, the US Navy's oldest active aircraft carrier, retires after 52 years of service. The USS Nimitz, commissioned in 1975, will retire in March 2027 after its 50-year service life ended due to delayed replacement. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
USS Nimitz Commissioned
The USS Nimitz was commissioned on May 3, 1975, and remains the oldest active aircraft carrier.
Nimitz Specifications
Measuring 1,092 feet long with a crew capacity of 5,000, it can carry up to 90 aircraft.
Nuclear Power System
Power comes from two Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, enabling speeds up to 30 knots.
50-Year Service Life
Nimitz-class carriers were designed for 50 years of service, which has now been reached.
Extended Service Until 2027
Its service was extended to March 2027 due to delays in the USS John F. Kennedy's commissioning.
Retirement Process
The ship must be de-armed, shut down, and stripped before disassembly begins.
The main idea
The USS Nimitz, commissioned in 1975, will retire in March 2027 after its 50-year service life ended due to delayed replacement.
