USS Gerald R. Ford Conducts High Speed Turns

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) Aerial footage of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducting high speed turns during Sea Trials. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin)

[@RampantFury925]

Nothing like drifting an aircraft carrier.

[@ONEG95-k9y]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CREEPINGIRON]

Protect and swerve.

[@mad1s]

Thats funny as shit dude

[@CanadianAviation12]

😂

[@cutelasscutlass876]

RIP to anything not tied down on deck when they do this.

[@nathanielw8234]

and anyone using the bathroom lmao

[@ironsky10]

to a large ship - a large torpedo we have them

[@somas7293]

@@ironsky10 Bitter Ruski as usual. We have planes that detect submarines.

[@strykrpinoy]

@Huawei is a criminal organization. When they did a weapons test on the USS America in 05 it took 6 torpedo's and a whole bunch of missile shots to sink her. These Carriers are floating fortresses .

[@H.G.Wells-ishWells-ish]

Indeed. Not to mention, a carrier is never alone. The chances one torpedo gets through the entourage of a carrier group is almost zero, let alone 5+.

[@professormawillett4297]

I was onboard the USS Nimitz when they performed this maneuver. I was working in my space on a stool with steel feet, on a steel deck. They would announce “heel port” or “heel starboard” and I would slide from one side of my space to the other. It was quite a ride.

[@Tinker_Balambao]

The guys driving the ship... turned it into a massive speedboat flippin rings on the sea. That has to be fun for at least one person on the test crew.

[@MsDragonbal776]

It's not lol

[@thewaywardwind548]

There ought to be about a half-dozen people skiing behind her.

[@GlenCychosz]

If there was anything on the tables on the mess decks it's on the deck now.

[@DuckiestBoat959]

The Mess Deck is now a Mess

[@eddylabarr6913]

It would be pretty radical to waterski behind.

[@wdwerker]

There is a guy at the wheel trying to strictly follow orders on the outside, and the little kid inside him is getting to drift a multi billion dollar hot rod and push it to its limits ! A friend told me about being on the Nimitz when the call came in that Libya’s fighters were trying to get missile lock on them in 1981 . Alarms sounded and the flight deck was intense as the carrier went to full emergency power. He was working the weather station and said the wind speed went from dead calm to “ I had no idea this thing could go this fast “ in a matter of minutes. I’m thinking they have made improvements in the acceleration and handling over the last 38 years.

[@fordgtguy]

This ship makes twice the power of the Nimitz.

[@J077535]

Naval Officer: "Permission to drift sir?" Captain Picard: " ENGAGE " Also Picard: “Seize the time... Live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again.”

[@_bryanblaze_]

Warp speed 😎

[@9531-d7w]

It's like drifting your car in the mall parking lot but instead they're drifting the whole parking lot.

[@abcdefbcdefg8352]

youre drifting the mall

[@nijolematikiene9421]

And mall rooftop parking lot is an airport.

[@thoremarschall5412]

Everyone is gangster till the biggest aircraft carrier starts drifting

[@flashlightfreek]

Daily testosterone boost for the day! Thank you!

[@danblackman9506]

Its hard as an englishmen but the american carriers are great engineering. Its crazy how something that size can manoeuvre so well. All i can imagine though is all the stress on the frame and rudders while carrying out these manoeuvres.

[@ozzy7763]

Dan Blackman if it’s going to break its now or never , lol

[@mrz80]

@@ozzy7763 Yeah, you wanna break stuff during trials, and get it fixed, rather than have stuff break during combat.

[@ampatriotsmith9545]

Wishing the Navy and US success with this class of carriers. I know you got some hurdles to get over yet. Good luck and God bless

[@emaniti1951]

Какой же он красивый и супер современный, флот США гроза, мощь и сила государства, народа и страны вот, что значит любить свою страну!!! Не на словах, а на деле. В общем круто, очень сильно и очень круто!!!

[@user-a6m2]

Deja vu? Eurobeat intensifies.

[@danieldevito6380]

It's insane to see an ENTIRE military base move like that

[@KISW1]

I was at the helm on the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 when we got to do this. Fun times

[@karanmedhane835]

KISW1 In operation Inherent Resolve?

[@Zarcondeegrissom]

the sad thing, having been alongside Chucky-V countless times, we (CVN-70 and AOE-2) were going faster than this through the Straits of Hormuz, lol. In CNN's vid of this speed turn test, they stated 35MPh, eh, 30 knots about, eh, holding back I suspect. still impressive to see such a large ship act like a speed boat on a freshwater lake. lol. Also, in fairness, speed isn't as critical as it was in WW2, due to all the AA and other protections the carrier has available to it and the crew.

[@likeorasgod]

I was on Independence CV 62 when we did this after dry dock. We are much smaller than ya'll nukes so can't image how it would of been, but it was an interesting day at sea.

[@sean3533]

Live PD: Teenager is driving a Nuclear Aircraft out of control swerving left and right.

[@vicstokes757]

Btw people....30Kts is the "official" top speed. I can attest to the fact it's more like 35-38 at least. Even the "official" speed of the 1st nuke carrier, Enterprise, was only about 34. I was trained by a Master Chief who was part of the crew during sea trials of the Enterprise....he said they could do 45knts if necessary. Jesus....almost 100K tons at 52 MPH. Stay out of the way!

[@MrColoradoal]

Vic Stokes at least 52 mph. Newer tech, considerably better propulsion systems. I’m thinking faster.

[@SCPImmortal-js7sg]

I'd imagine it's like getting hit by a water meteor.

[@briancooper2112]

Hope she has power steering.

[@pauljensen5699]

You should see the steering engine some time.

[@thewilliam8342]

U.S. Navy is master of the seas !

[@describers7016]

But britain is the mistress of the seas

[@letthedeadburythedead2148]

I thought Oasis of the Seas was

[@describers7016]

Search it in web bro

[@describers7016]

@@letthedeadburythedead2148 😊

[@azreenklose7976]

Ehm....hmm .....K329 Belgorod has entered the chat........

[@joshlower1]

That’s where my tax dollars disappear to

[@micnorton9487]

Yeah...

[@Just_A_Random_Desk]

Worth it

[@kellyarnsdorf5083]

Reminds me of the video from WW2 of the Big E turning like a sports car!

[@straffanvonarfan6549]

Captain : "casually drifting an 18 billion dollar aircraft carrier"

[@jeremykwanhongkok4221]

Awesome, God bless the US Navy and Marine Corps.

[@kendexter]

god likes war machines ? to me he said different

[@AugmentedGravity]

Cue the Initial D memes.

[@rlaw8658]

Deja vu!!

[@almondnut4734]

When she says shes home alone Me: Take a u turn

[@ZacLowing]

Next on Jackass, watch the boys and Johnny grease themselves up and try to not slide off the ship while on manuvers

[@TMB247]

Someone asked "Yea but how many skiers can it pull?" Answer ALL OF THEM

[@tea692]

Tokyo drift starts playing

[@samp7947]

When a navy nuke decides he doesnt wanna be there anymore

[@Soloohara]

Everybody gangsta til the aircraft carrier starts drifting

[@5150STL]

If this was the USS Trump it would have sat in the water doing nothing but we would be told it flew through the air like a hovercraft.

[@rong1924]

I thought it took several miles to turn a ship of that size. Oh yeah, the ship is almost a 1/4 mile long.

[@russwhitley7156]

God Bless Newport News Shipbuilding. Always Good Ships

[@rclv428]

That is one of the most bad ass things I've ever seen. What's that ship doing like 35 mph? Kicking up a 20ft high wake of pure White water. You can't do that with diesel on a boat that size without having a tanker refuel it constantly. Nuclear power is awesome.

[@MrColoradoal]

Charlie Lund I suspect it’ll go much faster than 35 mph

[@lt.x-02s-wyvern25]

DEJA VU

[@King_arauz]

Ready for war like USNavy 🇺🇸🛳

[@Marcoardito5]

*plays Deja vu theme*

[@davemiller3027]

I remember taking the USS kittyhawk out for sea trials when she left phili after slep. Dam that was FUN!!!!!!!

[@Hadfield15]

Impressive to see such a gargantuan machine turn so fast. I can't imagine how big this absolute unit of a ship is IRL. I know there are photos and stats, but you never really see the scale of these things until you see them in person

[@adamn8156]

"Right full rudder." "Right full rudder, aye." _drift mode engaged_ Gotta love big ship driving.

[@McHeisenburger]

**Initial D plays in the distance.**

[@steppenwolf1872]

Crazy Americans💪💪

[@Marshaluranus]

UNLIMITED POWER!!!

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

And so after years dominating in Tokyo as the new Drift King...Shawn Boswell set his signs on a new challenge.

[@DailyGenshinRex]

I love my new Aircraft Carrier

[@bretz71]

Just how wide is the hull on that thing, especially at the stern, it looks 2 carriers wide.

[@micnorton9487]

THAT'S ON PURPOSE,, the "suction fill" from that Walmart size stern TRAVELS FASTER than the ship,, and CONTRIBUTES to the ship's forward motion...

[@PhD777]

Absolutely superb! Makes ya proud to be an American! 👍🏻🎅👍🏻🇺🇸 God bless America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MichaelPenney-b1k]

Little People Is Codes Too David Bowie Space Odisity Song You Tube Technology Is Enough Proof Captain And Crew Ok!!!

[@MichaelPenney-b1k]

Mike Penney Pentagon Washington DC USA Building Know Me Enough Or Sort Of!!!

[@peatelisucksbigfatdick9050]

Everybody gangsta till USS Gerald Ford starts drifting mid ocean

[@MichaelPenney-b1k]

5Million Cernols We Got For Starters Australia Plus Axe In Boots 12Million Cars!!!

[@Jude19]

A show of dominance at its finest

[@MichaelPenney-b1k]

Keep It Level Captain Even If Run Up Onto A Beach And Get Pulled Out Another Day!!!

[@worldjoes1]

Wonder how fast she is.. I hear 30 knots but it's faster then that

[@adamn8156]

Maximum speed "in excess of 30 knots", aka it's classified.

[@ocendo1]

Full electric,renewable energy?Peace maker

[@Musket-uq9rg]

This dumb shit is the reason our ships are broke...i cant count how many of these exercises ive been through and every single one ended with "ENGINEERING CASUALTY ENGINEERING CASULTY" lol

[@DanielFCutter]

Dang-how many tax payer billions spent? And we still have to listen to WIND NOISE.

[@hellsummon]

Apparently, China's Fujian requires 2 miles to do the same lmao

[@dewayneblue1834]

101 fun things to do with your $13 billion nuclear powered supercarrier.

[@puirYorick]

~ Born to be wiiilldd... Get ya motor running Head out on the high seas Looking for adventure Nobody get in our waaaay! ~ Imagine waterskiing behind that with some good old rock tunes blasting in your ear pods... nasty wake though!

[@MoodyBlue42..]

"This ain't like dusting crops boy"!

[@tyfit48]

На нашего "Кузю" бы глянуть при таких разворотах....

[@mattdandersn]

I was on TR when we did this as apart of sea quals. All nonessential personnel were highly encouraged to go to bed early. [It happened around 21:00]

[@sanddabz5635]

"LEFT TURN CLYDE"

[@alen111ify]

I was working on uss mount whitney the trust me quality and technology is so good USS no.1

[@rosebeaufort6238]

USS Gerald Ford:Yeahhh deja Vu I just been in this sea before higher the seas and I know when it's time to go!

[@MichaelPenney-b1k]

China Man Have Crossbow Technology

[@ozzy7763]

Power

[@luistpuig]

(to the little street hustler) "oh, you drift your little Honda, that is cute..."

[@БарсБарсук-н9е]

Хорошая мишень. Но против папуасов сойдёт.

[@HeIsAnAli]

*_COMMENCE TORPEDOBEATS!_* _GAS! GAS! GAS!_ _I'M GONNA STEP ON THE GAS!_

[@avindersingh5296]

Loved to see such a big and gigantic aircraft carrier

[@visorij3374]

Déjà vu I just been in this place before

[@JohnDoe-ky4qk]

This is what happened when Hamas attacked Israel

[@brandonm.4187]

NIGHT OF FIRE YOU BETTER, BETTER SING YOU BETTER, BETTER BEGIN

[@dlawson688]

amazing to see something that large out turn some planes, vehicles and some people! Keep going guys! You will get these ships ship-shaped!

[@2Cixth]

Freedom doing donuts at sea. Okay made my day.

[@Andrecio64]

It's practicing for some torpedo evasions

[@civmike]

I wanna see clips from onboard the vessel lol

[@kiss4luna]

Woud love buy one. USA! USA! USA! USA!

[@victorbarnes6898]

Just be an American and you can own a little piece of them all.

[@SCPImmortal-js7sg]

Got a spare 40 billion laying around?

[@kiss4luna]

@@SCPImmortal-js7sg would do my best to get lol

[@SCPImmortal-js7sg]

@@kiss4luna Yeah, I know that feeling.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

POWER!

[@captainamerica3814]

Drifting or power sliding? hmm.

[@dayshigh4068]

Deja vu I have been this place before.

[@koral6205]

Working with atom or hydrogen?

[@bit469]

that is a large ship it can turn that high speed that big ship

[@SoapinTrucker]

Meh.... 7 degrees or so? It was WAY more fun on the USS Long Beach CGN-9 years and years ago, i almost shit my pants!!!!! 😂

[@billybcgn25]

Bainbridge, especially after the NTDS suite and extra superstructure was added was pretty rock-and-roll too. I saw some 30+ degree rolls in rough weather a time or two.

[@BK-uf6qr]

Man that’s is POWER!

[@thewaywardwind548]

Need video of a crash stop from full speed

[@missiebowman4230]

Hooyah NAVY!!!!

[@Ahamanumded]

Someone in toilet: 🙂🙃🙂😐🤨

[@TriplePistol]

It's beautiful

[@ian1231100]

Nani?! Kalia Dorifto?!

[@thegreatcalvinio]

*I’m just running in the nineties...*

[@steelhawk89]

Is this what they call shocktestinh

[@steelhawk89]

Ok but do the elevators work yet

[@Marco-929]

On the way to iran? 💁‍♂️

[@eduardodavid1021]

Uma banheira velha 😂