A ship whose primary purpose is to transport and deploy aircraft. It also can be fitted with anti-air guns to increase protection of aircraft being deployed. Since late 1942, aircraft carriers have been considered [[capital ship]]s. The largest are the United State's [[Nimitz class]] carriers. | A ship whose primary purpose is to transport and deploy aircraft. It also can be fitted with anti-air guns to increase protection of aircraft being deployed. Since late 1942, aircraft carriers have been considered [[capital ship]]s. The largest are the United State's [[Nimitz class]] carriers. |