Nimitz class
Fuel enrichment
~93% U-235
HEU
Nimitz class is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operated by United States Navy, powered by 2 A4W of about 550 MWt each. Operating.
Ten ships, being succeeded by the Ford class.
Propulsion
| Reactor | A4W |
|---|---|
| Reactors per vessel | 2 |
| Thermal output | 550MWt each |
| Fuel enrichment | ~93% U-235HEU |
| Refuelling | One mid-life refuelling across a 50-year service life |
Vessel
| Category | aircraft carrier |
|---|---|
| Role | CVN |
| Operator | United States Navy |
| Country | United States |
| Vessels in class | not stated |
| In service from | 1975 |
| Status | Operating |
Other aircraft carriers
| Class | Enrichment | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle | LEU | Operating |
| Enterprise (CVN-65) | HEU | Retired |
| Gerald R. Ford class | HEU | Operating |
Sources
- World Nuclear Association, Nuclear-Powered Ships · retrieved 2026-09-07
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