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USS George Washington CVN-73

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

Nimitz classGovernment / MilitaryMilitary Support United StatesUnited States NavyCurrent Status: Active
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Type
Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Class
Nimitz class
Categories
Government / Military · Military Support
Flag
United States
Operator
United States Navy
Commissioned
July 4, 1992
Builder
Newport News Shipbuilding
Homeport
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan
Namesake
President George Washington
Status
Active

USS George Washington returned to Yokosuka in November 2024 as the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Japan.

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About USS George Washington

USS George Washington (CVN-73) is the sixth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Named for the first President of the United States and commissioned in 1992, the ship serves as the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Japan.

Specifications

Length
1,092 ft · 332.85 m
Beam at Waterline
134 ft · 40.84 m
Flight Deck Width
252 ft · 76.8 m
Flight Deck Area
Approximately 4.5 acres
Full Load Displacement
Approximately 97,000 tons
Speed
30+ knots
Aircraft Capacity
Approximately 65+ aircraft
Ship’s Company
Approximately 2,800–3,200
Embarked Air Wing
Approximately 1,500–2,000
Total Embarked Personnel
Approximately 4,500–5,000

Personnel numbers vary by deployment configuration.

Propulsion & Machinery

Propulsion Type
Nuclear
Nuclear Reactors
2
Propeller Shafts
4

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Aviation

Aircraft Capacity
Approximately 65+ aircraft
Primary Aviation Role
Carrier air wing operations

Mission Areas

  • Strike operations
  • Air defense
  • Surveillance
  • Electronic warfare
  • Logistics
  • Maritime operations

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Defensive Systems

  • NATO Sea Sparrow
  • Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
  • Rolling Airframe Missile systems

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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service · August 17, 2025

USS George Washington arrives in Guam

Official Navy imagery documents USS George Washington arriving in Guam for a port visit.

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USS George Washington sails with HMAS Perth
USS George Washington sails with HMAS PerthUnderway · August 10, 2026U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Anthony VilardiSource & usage ↗
USS George Washington arrives in Guam
USS George Washington arrives in GuamPort Visit · August 17, 2025U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle TuckerSource & usage ↗

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