The USS Ronald Reagan is the ninth and last Nimitz class aircraft carrier to be built and marks the start of a whole new era for this type of warship. Equipped with the latest technology, the Ronald Reagan has been designed to meet the needs of the US Navy for the next 50 years. The two nuclear reactors which power its turbines can run for more than 20 years without refuelling and can bring the ship to a top speed of over 30 knots. Capable of carrying more than 80 warplanes and a crew of over 6,000, the Ronald Reagan can also stock enough food to remain at sea for more than 90 days.