ZMS Abotsford
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,_assisted_by_tugboats,_transits_the_James_River_to_relocate_from_dr.jpg) ZMS Abotsford under construction in Landeda
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| Name: | ZMS Abotsford |
| Namesake: | Elene Abotsford |
| Ordered: | 20 June 2015 |
| Builder: | Tridarry Industries |
| Cost: | Z$2.2 billion |
| Laid down: | 11 January 2018 |
| Christened: | 13 August 2019 |
| Homeport: | ZNB Landeda |
| Nickname(s): | Horizon |
| Status: | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Talon-class aircraft carrier |
| Displacement: | 102,000 long tons (114,000 short tons) |
| Length: |
Overall: 1,092 feet (332.8 m) Waterline: 1,040 feet (317.0 m) |
| Beam: |
Overall: 252 ft (76.8 m) Waterline: 134 ft (40.8 m) |
| Draft: |
Maximum navigational: 37 feet (11.3 m) Limit: 41 feet (12.5 m) |
| Propulsion: |
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| Speed: | 30+ knots (56+ km/h; 35+ mph) |
| Range: | Unlimited distance; 20–25 years |
| Complement: |
Ship's company: 3,532 Air wing: 2,480 |
| Armament: |
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| Armor: | 2.5 in (64 mm) Kevlar over vital spaces |
| Aircraft carried: | 90 fixed wing and helicopters |
ZMS Abotsford is the ninth Talon class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, in the Zamastanian Naval Forces. The ship is named after President Elene Abotsford. The ship launched in February 2023, but has yet to carry out any combat roles or direct deployments.