Five Complaints About Nimitz-class Aircraft CarriersThe US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers have been among the best warships in history. The USS George Washington underwent a lengthy overhaul that resulted in substandard living conditions for its sailors. First, Nimitz-class carriers are aging, and flat-tops themselves may be getting obsolete. The Iranian-backed Houthis terrorists from Yemen proved to be pesky adversaries, launching numerous missiles and drones at Nimitz-class carriers. Maintenance Periods Can Be PainfulSecond, another complaint is the lengthy and expensive maintenance overhauls for some Nimitz-class carriers.