USS Harry S. Truman
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The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the United States Navy. Here’s a detailed overview:
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Basic Information
Feature Details
Name USS Harry S. Truman
Hull Number CVN-75
Named After President Harry S. Truman (33rd U.S. President)
Class Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
Commissioned July 25, 1998
Homeport Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Status Active duty
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Key Specifications
Feature Specification
Displacement ~97,000 tons (full load)
Length 1,092 ft (332.8 m)
Beam (flight deck) 252 ft (76.8 m)
Propulsion 2 nuclear reactors (A4W)
Speed 30+ knots (approx. 56+ km/h)
Crew ~5,000 (including air wing personnel)
Aircraft Capacity Around 60–75 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft
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Role & Operations
The USS Harry S. Truman functions as:
• The centerpiece of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
• A mobile airbase capable of projecting U.S. power worldwide
• A tool of deterrence, force projection, and humanitarian relief
It typically carries:
• F/A-18 Super Hornets
• EA-18G Growlers
• E-2D Hawkeyes
• MH-60 Seahawk helicopters
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Notable Deployments
• Middle East operations: Including support for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve
• NATO exercises and freedom of navigation missions in Europe and the Mediterranean
• Deterrence missions near Iran and Russia
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Trivia
• CVN-75 was the eighth Nimitz-class carrier to be built.
• Its motto is: “The Buck Stops Here”, a reference to Truman’s famous phrase.
• The ship has hosted numerous dignitaries, including Presidents and foreign leaders.
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