| 1 | CVN 78 will incorporate many improvements over the NIMITZ-class design, including | |
| 2 | The American commander, Admiral Nimitz, was understandably reluctant to join the battle. | |
| 3 | The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the region. | |
| 4 | At 65, 000 tons, the ex-Varyag is smaller than the 100, 000-ton American Nimitz-class carriers. | |
| 5 | In conjunction with previously awarded shipsets by the U.S. Navy, this contract will complete bridge upgrades for the entire Nimitz class. |