U.S. Navy flight operations on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the lead ship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers, utilize electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS) and advanced arresting gear for efficient launches and recoveries, supporting Carrier Air Wing 8 with aircraft such as F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for multirole fighter missions and EA-18G Growlers for electronic warfare. As a nuclear-powered mobile airbase displacing over 100,000 tons with a flight deck spanning 1,092 feet, the US