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The simple answer is: Yes.
Note that really there is only one class of battleship designed and build during WW2: the United States' Iowa class. All the rest of the battleships used by world powers were designed and built prior to the war (though several were finished during 1939-1940). However, the majority of aircraft carriers were designed and built during the war.
For the most part, pre-war "fleet" aircraft carriers were built on hulls about the same size as a large cruiser or battlecruiser (indeed, most of them were converted from such a ship sometime during their original construction process). As such, they were slightly smaller than contemporary battleships, both in size and in weight.
Comparing the primary aircraft carrier and battleship classes built during the actual war, you have:
Essex-class carrier:
Length: 820 ft (waterline), 872 ft (overall)
Beam: 93 ft (waterline), 147 ft (overall)
Draft: 34 ft full load
Displacement: 36,000 tons full load
Iowa-class battleship:
Length: 861 ft (waterline), 890 ft (overall)
Beam: 108 ft (both waterline and overall)
Draft: 36 ft full load
Displacement: 58,000 tons full load
The one-off IJN Shinano was built on the not-completed hull of a 3rd Yamato-class superbattleship. It was sunk by the USS Archerfish in Japanese home waters before final construction was completed. It was slightly larger than the Essex class, but displaced over twice as much.
Note, only the US and Japan built any notable number of large aircraft carriers during the war, and the US was the only power to build whole new battleships (though both Britain and Japan finished several under construction when the war began).
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How many ships participated in World War 2 and how many were sunk?
more than 100,000 ships
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
What is the strongest battleship in the Iowa class?
The four battleships of the World War II-era USS Iowa class (includes Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri and Wisconsin) are the largest "battleships" built by the United States. However, modern US nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, including the USS Enterprise and the USS Nimitz-class carriers, are the largest "warships" built by the US. The Iowa-class battleships are approximately 890 feet long and displace some 45,000 tons. The Nimitz-class carriers are approximately 1100 feet long and displace some 90,000 tons.Adding on to the last answer, the Montana class battleships would have been the largest US battleship class, weighing in at 72,000 tons, but were canceled in favour of the Essex Class Carriers. But to be exact, the largest battleship of the US Navy, not battleship class was the USS Missouri, weighing in at 45,700 tons, 890 feet, just 700 tons heavier and 3 feet longer than the other Iowas. The extension allowed it to fit a couple more anti-aircraft missiles during the 1980's.
Why did Germany lose the battle of the Atlantic?
Mini-aircraft carriers called CVE's (Carrier Heavier than Air Escort), also known as jeep carriers, also known as Escort Carriers. These carriers launched airplanes that hunted down German Subs when they surfaced for air.
How did the aircraft carrier change warfare?
The most fundamental change that the aircraft carrier introduced to warfare was extending the range of naval fleet's effective firepower. This was made possible by the airplane. Prior to the inclusion of aircraft in the naval equation, the farthest offensive range was based on the fleet's biggest guns (on the battleships). With aircraft carriers, the range was extended by a factor of more than 10.
Why couldn't the US make a battleship better than the Yatamoto?
The Yamato-class battleships were bigger and more heavily armed than any battleship in the US Navy. The US focused more on aircraft carriers and submarines for naval warfare, as they were seen as more effective in the changing dynamics of naval combat during World War II. Additionally, the construction of such large battleships was costly and resource-intensive, which may have influenced the US decision-making.
What does BB designator stand for in battleships?
BB is the designation given to battleships. It itself has no specific meaning other than that.
Which world war was longer?
World War 2 was about two years longer than World War 1.
How many ships participated in World War 2 and how many were sunk?
more than 100,000 ships
What condition will increase a nations human development index?
A commitment to the education of its populationPeople who live longer than the world average
How did the battle of midway change the course of war in the pacific?
The Battle of Midway changed the course of the war in the Pacific because the United States started attacking the Imperial Japanese Navy offensively rather than defensively. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans understood the superiority of aircraft carriers. By the end of the Battle of Midway, the Americans mastered the art of the aircraft carrier. In total, 4 Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk during this battle, Soryuu, Hiryuu, Akagi, and Kaga. The aircraft carrier sailed through the Pacific Campaign with glorious victories. It was what made large battleships obsolete, and its superiority is why the Untied States operates 11 aircraft carriers today, with a 12th one being built, more carriers than the entire world combined.
Were any US battleships sunk in the Vietnam war other than in Gulf of Tonkin?
No US battleships were sunk during the Viet Nam war.
Biggest ship during world war 2?
The strongest type of ship, is the battleship. Which is why they are so expensive to build...all that expensive armor plate. They are more expensive to build, take longer to construct, and are heavier than an aircraft carrier. But can easily be sunk by aircraft carriers; which is why they were replaced by aircraft carriers. Carriers do NOT need all of that expensive armor plate, therefore they are quicker and cheaper to build.
Is email longer than world wide web?
NO
What effect did aircarft carriers have on world war 2?
Aircraft Carriers were the foundation of fighting in the oceans of the world and they were the reason the fighting between the US and the Japanese was so difficult. Both sides had carriers and great planes with good pilots. If it had not been for the carriers the war would not have been won by the Allied Forces. The Japanese could not keep building new ships and thousands of planes or train thousands of pilots because they lacked the metals, oil and other materials. The pilot training done by the Japanese took much longer than the US pilot training so the US could keep replacing pilots, unlike Japan.
How many carriers did the Japanese start out with in World War 2?
I believe they had twelve, certainly not much more than that. Michael Montagne
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
