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Class designations denote their roles in the fleet. For example, during WWII, a CV was a regular Aircraft Carrier, a front line fleet combat vessel. CVE's were escort, or Jeep (escort and resupply) carriers that followed the fleet, but were primarily in a support, rather than a fleet combat role, even though they started out as auxiliary vessels and were upgraded to combatants. CVE's were typically relegated to convoy escort duty, and also resupplied fleet carriers with supplies, pilots, and aircraft to replace those lost in combat. CVE's also provide close air support for amphibious landings, while the larger fleet carriers battled the main IJN capital ships in major engagements.
CVE's were similar to CVL's (Light Carriers), though they were much slower, smaller, and had less armor than fleet carriers. Due to the vulnerability of their hulls and minimal magazine protection, CVE's were called "Combustible, Vulnerable, and Expendable" by their crews.
CVL's were essentially converted Cruiser hulls, and though they had the speed to maintain pace with fleet carriers, in reality their narrow decks were unsuitable for aircraft operations. Due to this limitation, CVE's were actually a better ship.
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How many classes of American aircraft carriers were there?
During WW2, there were many classes. The primary early classes were the YORKTOWN class, containing the USS Enterprise, USS Yorktown, and the USS Hornet. The Saratoga and Lexington were the only two carriers of their class, and they were the largest US carriers of the war, until the ESSEX class came on line. Then there were the Light Carriers classes, and the Escort Carrier classes. Totally more than 50 aircraft carriers during WW2.
How many ships Japanese aircraft carriers were present during the attack?
The Japanese had 10 classes of carriers during the time
Which assets became the US Navy primary strike assets after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
What are facts about aircraft carriers?
The only war in history fought between aircraft carriers was WWII.
Are there Starbucks on aircraft carriers?
Some carriers do have Starbucks on them, but not all.
How many classes of American aircraft carriers were there?
During WW2, there were many classes. The primary early classes were the YORKTOWN class, containing the USS Enterprise, USS Yorktown, and the USS Hornet. The Saratoga and Lexington were the only two carriers of their class, and they were the largest US carriers of the war, until the ESSEX class came on line. Then there were the Light Carriers classes, and the Escort Carrier classes. Totally more than 50 aircraft carriers during WW2.
How many ships Japanese aircraft carriers were present during the attack?
The Japanese had 10 classes of carriers during the time
Which assets became the US Navy primary strike assets after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
Where are aircraft carriers?
There are aircraft carriers all over the world. America has about 16 of various types. Many other countries also have aircraft carriers.
How many aircraft carriers did japan have in its navy in 1941?
Answer6 Aircraft Carriers
What are facts about aircraft carriers?
The only war in history fought between aircraft carriers was WWII.
Do the Navy have Aircraft Carriers?
Yes, the navy do have Aircaft Carriers.
Are there Starbucks on aircraft carriers?
Some carriers do have Starbucks on them, but not all.
What are wave carriers?
Wave carriers are aircraft carriers that are being crushed by giant waves.
How many aircraft carriers are there in the world regardless of nationality?
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
Can Aircraft Carriers take a lot of punishments?
Yes they can. Aircraft Carriers can handle lots and lots of punishments in order to sink.
What classes of ships are in the british navy?
Aircraft carriers, frigates, destroyers, submarines (nuclear and conventional), minesweepers, landing craft, fishery protection vessels and others.
