USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Undergoes New Installation

Watch as employees at Newport News Shipbuilding replace USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) portside sponson as part of the aircraft carrier’s refueling and complex overhaul. The sponson unit is a large structure used for various purposes including mounting weaponry. This time-lapse video showcases the entire process involving collaboration from a team of welders, fitters, riggers and other skilled trades

[@thewilliam8342]

It’s the sponson for the new Super Kill Laser !

[@roypruysvdhoeven1855]

IS THAT TRUE .....??

[@mccoybyz1099]

No

[@mpetry912]

that is so cool !

[@michael092064]

Never mind. Yes, it’s port side forward.

[@MrSinlock]

How many of these changes are for R&R of existing pieces, and how many are to support new systems?

[@Erik-gg2vb]

Guessing to get a good fit up I would LASER scan the side of the ship and use the file to make the add on structure. Then you could scan the new part and see if it is within tolerance. Don't want to have to torch off to much offending stuff. Been there done that as a Fabricator myself.

[@tstahler5420]

Would be great if you provided context to what you're showing.

[@michael092064]

Are they changing out the forward sponson on the port side?

[@mackandsonshaulingandjunkr6356]

That’s what it looked like to me. That would have been the RAM launcher sponson.