America's most sophisticated aircraft carrier lacks toilets.

Among the upgrades and modifications, the newest U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, lacks one feature: a urinal.

According to Navy Times magazine, all bathrooms on the Ford are gender-neutral, equipped with toilet stalls and flush toilets.

The USS Gerald R. Ford is the flagship of the Ford-class aircraft carriers. Photo: US Navy

Bathroom design experts explained that squat toilets were unsuitable and took up too much space. Meanwhile, most of the crew members were male.

But the U.S. Navy says eliminating the urinals offers several advantages for current and future operations. Making all the restrooms accessible to every sailor on board will make things more convenient.

The fact that the bathrooms are suitable for both sexes means the Navy can allocate personnel without having to change the design. This feature provides flexibility on board, as there are typically no separate facilities for one gender on a ship.

Photo: US Navy

Among other changes on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier are redesigned sleeping quarters with fewer beds in each room, separate sleeping and recreation areas, wider corridors, a gym, improved air conditioning, and more appropriate lighting.

USB ports are installed to make it more convenient for sailors to charge their mobile phones and other devices.

Aside from the bathrooms, the Ford aircraft carrier has 23 new or upgraded technologies.

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