Academy 1:800 CVN-70 U.S.S. Carl Vinson

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is a modern American nuclear powered aircraft carrier. The keel for this unit was laid in 1975, the launch took place in March 1980, and the commissioning to the US Navy took place in 1982. The total length of the ship is 332.8 meters, the overall width is 76.8 meters, and the full displacement is about 92,000 tons. The maximum speed does not exceed 32-33 knots. The on-board armament currently consists of: two Sea Sparrow missile launchers, two RIM-116 launchers and three 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS sets. The aircraft carrier can take on board up to 90 aircraft of such types as, for example: F / A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18 Growler, E-2A Hawkeye or Sikorsky MH / SH-60.