[Ken H]

The United States now operates 10 Nimitz-class "supercarriers," aircraft carriers that dwarf all other flat-tops worldwide both in size and capability. The Nimitz carriers are 1,092 feet long and weigh a whopping 101,600 tons—60 percent larger than their nearest counterparts, the Queen Elizabeth class.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/g2412/a-global-roundup-of-aircraft-carriers/

[central_va]

I was in the Navy and I am very aware of the capabilities of the US surface fleet and CVNs. I would rather have 6 active CVNs and 6 drydocks/shipyards making CVNs than 10 CVNs and only ONE shipyard that can make/repair them. Shipyards and drydocks are the key to naval warfare.