[19980721]98-359F_海军CVN-77和CVX航母项目：国会背景和议题.pdf

The previous 9 Nimitz-class carriers (CVN-68 through -76) were procured between FY1967 and1FY1995. CVN-68 through -74 are now in service. CVN-75, the Harry S. Truman, will enterservice later in 1998 as the replacement for the Independence (CV-62). CVN-76, the RonaldReagan, is scheduled to enter service in 2002 as the replacement for the Constellation (CV-64).CV means conventionally powered aircraft carrier; CVN means nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-359 FUpdated July 21, 1998Navy CVN-77 and CVX Aircraft CarrierPrograms: Background and Issues for CongressRonald ORourkeSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummary For FY1999, the Administration is requesting funding for both CVN-77, amodified Nimitz (CVN-68) class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be procured inFY2001, and the CVX, an aircraft carrier planned for procurement in FY2006 that willbe a further-evolved version of the Nimitz-class design. Issues for Congress to considerinclude FY1999 research and development funding for the two ships and the merits ofthe Navys plan to incrementa