US Navy uses 40,000lb Explosive to test warship in ’Full Ship Shock Trial’ | MFA

The 40,000lb (18,143kg) explosion was detonated as part of a test to assess the aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford’s ability to withstand battle conditions. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) completes the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 18, 2021. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you for watching this video. Subscribe to get our daily uploads. This channel is all about the military. Check out other awesome military videos of this channel. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please Consider Supporting on Patreon: Our Fan Page: Facebook: Twitter: ht