Problem: U.S. Navy Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers Face 6 Year Long Refits

Problem: U.S. Navy Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers Face 6 Year Long Refits

Key Points and Summary – The Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) is a massive, multi-year mid-life refit for U.S. nuclear aircraft carriers, designed to extend their service life by another 25 years. The complex process, which can take up to six years, involves replacing the fuel in the ship’s nuclear reactors. ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2025) Sailors transport an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)…