CVN 79 Stern Superlift

In June, Newport News Shipbuilding successfully completed a superlift of the stern of the newest aircraft carrier the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). Weight and mass properties are certainly a major priority when lifting several tons of steel and placing them gently and precisely against the existing structure.  Members of the Hampton Roads Chapter were involved in this crucial step of construction for the new warship.

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