Trump wants aircraft carriers to look like they used to

 

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Published 08.08

 

rUS President Donald Trump does not like the look of the new Ford-class aircraft carrier type, and wants to move the tower more towards the center. In the picture, the USS Gerald R. Ford, which gave the class its name. Photo: Giannis Angelakis/AP/TT

The US Navy is considering redesigning its upcoming aircraft carriers – because the president wants a more old-fashioned look.

According to The Washington Post, President Donald Trump wants the multi-story tower, which is located towards the rear, to be moved more towards the center. The reason: the fleet's largest ship should be more reminiscent of those during World War II, according to seven sources with insight.

It could cost billions and delay the entire project, where one ship is in service, one has been launched and two are being built.

The White House earlier this week requested a plan from the Navy to replace the modern electromagnetic catapult system, used to launch planes on the ships, with a steam and hydraulic-powered system on the USS Doris Miller, which began construction this year.