美核动力超级航母USS John C Stennis从四月一号起停靠在新樟宜海军基地

The USS John C Stennis (CVN74), one of US Navy’s nuclear powered super carriers is now docked at Changi Naval Base. It is one of the largest class of aircraft carriers in the world.

The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier arrived in Singapore for a port visit on Monday after operating in and around the Arabian Gulf the past five months.

20 stories above the waterline, the Stennis has mostly provided air support to allied troops on the ground in Afghanistan. Planes have flown about 1,200 sorties from the Stennis with more than 7,400 flight hours.

A US Navy serviceman walks towards the EA-6B Prowler jet plane. There are over 80 tactical aircraft on board the Stennis. (Reuters photo)


An F/A-18F Super Hornet is parked on the flight deck. Up to two fighter jets can be launched from the flight deck simultaneously at any one time, going from speeds of zero to 290 kilometres per hour within three seconds. (Yahoo! photo/Rahimah Rashith)

The MH-60R Seahawk is a staple on board the aircraft carrier, along with  F/A-18 Hornet, EA-6B Prowler, MH-60R, MH-60S, and E-2C Hawkeye. (Yahoo! photo/Rahimah Rashith)

A communal eating area, complete with a pop-corn and cappuccino machines. It is also equipped with a screen for watching shows. (Yahoo! photo/Rahimah Rashith)

US Navy Servicement disembark the ship in civilian clothing for Singapore shore. (Reuters photo)