CVN-68 Nimitz Class and CVN-78 Ford Class Differences

[Ironmiked]

I believe everyone is aware of the stated improvements built into the Ford Class CVNs. My question is based on the overall magazine capacity changed from the Nimitz Class. My understanding was the Nimitz Class had roughly 2,900+/- tons of deliverable ordnance. The Ford uses fundamentally the same hull form. With the enhanced sortie generation rate and improved flight deck, has magazine capacity changed? Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[TomS]

Same, apparently.

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/september/aircraft-carriers-bigger-better

 

[TomS]

PS: as that chart might hint, weight is kind of a secondary factor now, given how many weapons come in shipping boxes. They take more volume than you might expect, even if they don't add a lot of weight.