What is the largest aircraft carrier in the world that the US sent to Latin America?

Cutting-edge weaponry makes up the ship’s arsenal. Sea Sparrow Raytheon medium-range anti-aircraft missile (ESSM) launchers, short-range anti-aircraft missile launchers, proximity weapon systems and 12.7mm Browning M2 machine guns are among the armaments embarked.

According to the US Navy website, the ship also has a nuclear power plant. In addition to innovative and advanced stopping equipment, and an electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

Named after the 38th president of the USA, who also served in the US Navy, the Ford has been in operation for six years. Another four vessels of this type should be put into action by 2036.

What happened

Deployment of the aircraft carrier was ordered by Donald Trump last month. According to a statement issued by the Pentagon at the time, the purpose of the deployment was to combat alleged “drug traffickers in Latin America.”

Now, the vessel adds to eight warships, a nuclear submarine and F-35 aircraft that are already present in the region. Officials claimed the aircraft carrier will help “monitor and dismantle illicit activities and actors,” the US claims.