As of my last update in January 2022, the United States Navy operates 11 aircraft carriers. These carriers are divided into two classes: the Nimitz class and the Ford class. The Nimitz class carriers are older and have been in service since the 1970s, while the Ford class carriers are the newest generation of carriers, with the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) being the lead ship of the class. Here is the breakdown:
- Nimitz Class:
1. USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
2. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
3. USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
4. USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
5. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
6. USS George Washington (CVN-73)
7. USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
8. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
9. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
10. USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)
- Ford Class:
1. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
2. USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) - Under construction
Please note that this information may change over time due to retirements, decommissioning, or new construction. It's always a good idea to verify the current status of naval assets through official sources.