Difference between revisions of "Aircraft carrier"
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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. | ||
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Revision as of 03:24, March 21, 2007
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 ships. The largest are the United State's Nimitz class carriers.