The US has adopted the new type of nuclear-powered carrier, which the country began to build in 2009, according to Unian.
This is the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the new type, which was made operational for US Navy since 1975. According to the characteristics the ship is well ahead of its predecessor. The crew of the carrier which will take 70 aircrafts, will reach about 4500 people.
The price of aircraft carrier is estimated at 12.9 billion dollars. According to media, this is the most expensive ship in history.
