How Aircraft Carrier Works_ US Nuclear Powered Ships Nimitz Class

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This is a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier, which can be divided into several parts.

At the top is the deck, divided into two Sections.
This is the landing strip, placed diagonally, and the steam-powered takeoff platform.

On the bridge, there's the antenna and radar system, along with a Tower Air Boss to direct aircraft traffic. Just below is the Captain's Navigation Bridge, Radar, and Radio room.

Inside this aircraft carrier is the Gallery Deck for combat and control operations, which oversee the four Phalanx Close Combat Support systems, and the Sparrow missile Anti-Air Defense System.

Level two is designated for the crew's living space, accommodating up to 50,000 personnel.
The main deck, one of the largest, houses multiple aircraft and weapon systems.
The third deck houses the engineering and electrical shops.

On the fourth deck, you will find two nuclear reactors connected to four generators.
Although classified, we can assume that the front nuclear reactors power the propellers closer to them, while the reactors connected to the generators power the propellers in the back

But wait, we will also look at the parts and functions of a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier explained in a super-simplified animation.
Let's not forget the importance of a carrier strike group how they operate complete with its heavyweight aircraft fighter jets and Helicopters, so stay tuned and don't miss a beat."

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