U.S.S. Enterprise CVN-65

USS Enterprise, CVN-65, was the United States Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1961, it demonstrated the possibilities and engineering demands of nuclear propulsion on a large aviation ship. Enterprise served through the Vietnam War, the later Cold War, and subsequent conflicts before retirement. Its distinctive original island and later alterations mark different career stages. The single-ship design should not be confused with either the wartime carrier Enterprise or the later Nimitz class. Eight nuclear reactors powered the first nuclear aircraft carrier, demonstrating an alternative to the fuel demands of conventional propulsion. The ship’s long career required repeated refits as aircraft and electronic systems changed. Nuclear endurance did not remove the need to replenish aviation fuel, weapons, food, and other supplies supporting the air wing.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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