Exceeding the Navy’s demanding standards in creating a vital component for the Ford Class Aircraft Carrier’s Advance Arresting Gear system.
Built to Control Extreme Deceleration
ITAMCO manufactures precision components for U.S. Navy aircraft carrier arresting gear systems. Built to withstand extreme stress and repeated high-impact loads, these gears play a critical role in safely decelerating aircraft during carrier landings.
Produced using advanced machining, gear cutting, and finishing processes, each component delivers consistent performance, durability, and strength — ensuring dependable operation.
Sizing
35
Operations
73
People Involved
2
Per Ship
Where it Goes

The gears are part of the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), this component plays a critical role in controlling the rapid deceleration of aircraft during carrier landings. It operates within an energy absorption system that ensures safe, consistent recoveries across a wide range of aircraft weights and speeds.
Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier (CVN-78)
1,106 FT
Length
250 FT
Height
100,000 Tons
Displacement
30+ Knots
Speed
