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How many American torpedo planes were launched from the hornet enterprise Yorktown in the Battle of Midway?
The three American carriers launched a total of 42 torpedo planes during the Battle of Midway..15 from Hornet, 14 from Enterprise, and 13 from Yorktown. Of the 42 which attacked the Japanese carriers, only 7 returned. Yorktown lost 10, Enterprise lost 10, and Hornet lost all 15.
How long is the us enterprise aircraft carrier?
The Yorktown class carrier, USS Enterprise (CV6) was about 824 feet long. Her sisters Hornet & Yorktown did not survive WWII; Enterprise was scrapped (re-cycled) in 1959.
What were the names of the US ships at the Battle of Midway?
See website: Battle of Midway The Enterprise, Hornet, Yorktown and Lexington.
What 3 Aircraft Carriers were at Midway?
In total, there were actually 9 aircraft carriers that participated in the Battle of Midway. American: Enterprise, Hornet and Yorktown. Japanese: Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Zuiho, Hosho Additionally, as the Midway battle was occurring, the Japanese carriers Ryujo and Junyo were part of a northern force that was attacking the Aleutian Islands as a diversion.
What was the name of the us aircraft carrier that sank in the Battle of Midway?
USS Yorktown (CV-5). She was the lead ship of the Yorktown-class and sister ship to Enterprise (CV-6) and Hornet (CV-8)
What is the weight of the US Navy ship Enterprise?
The most decorated warship is US Navy history was the USS Enterprise (CV-6). She was approximately 820 feet long, displaced about 20,000 tons, and carried between 70 and 90 aircraft, depending upon the size of the airplane (dive bombers, torpedo bombers, or Wildcat fighters). Enterprise was a "Yorktown" class carrier, with two sisters: USS Hornet & USS Yorktown. Hornet was sunk at the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands and Yorktown was sunk at the Battle of Midway. Enterprise was scrapped in 1959.
What are the names of some ships that fought at the Battle of Midway?
The Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi , Hiryu , Kaga , Soryu and the US carriers Enterprise , Hornet , Yorktown .
How heavy is the US enterprize war ship?
The USS Enterprise (CV-6) displaced approximately 20,000 tons standard. The Enterprise was a YORKTOWN class aircraft carrier of WW2 and consisted of 3 sister ships, of which the Yorktown was the "class leader." 1. USS Hornet was sunk at the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands 2. USS Yorktown was sunk at the Battle of Midway 3. USS Enterprise was (sadly) scrapped in 1959. Enterprise was possibly the most decorated US Warship from WW2.
What is the length of aircraft carrier quadalcanal?
USS Lexington (sunk at Coral Sea) was 888 feet long. USS Enterprise, Yorktown, Hornet, were less than 800 feet long.
What carriers were not at pearl harbor during the attack?
Enterprise Yorktown Lexington Answer The USS Enterprise was 200 miles West of Pearl Harbor, returning from Midway, The USS Lexington was 460 miles East of Midway on its way to deliver aircraft to Midway, The USS Saratoga was docked at San Diego. The USS Yorktown was not a part of the Pacific Fleet at that time. It was a part of the Atlantic Fleet and was berthed at Norfolk, Virginia on 7 December 1941.
What were the us aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway?
first answer: The US carriers at Midway were the Lexington, Hornet, and Yorktown. More correct answer: CV-5 Yorktown CV-6 Enterprise CV-8 Hornet The CV-2 Lexington "Lady Lex" had been sunk at the Battle of Coral Sea the previous month, otherwise it would have participated. The CV-5 Yorktown was damaged in the Battle of Coral Sea and almost missed the Battle of Midway. It was sunk in this battle. The CV-6 Enterprise, "Big E" survived this battle and the war. The CV-8 Hornet which had earlier launched the B-25 Doolittle Raid on Japan, survived this battle, but was sunk later in the year.
What are some aircraft and ships that were used in the Battle of Midway?
US SHIPS: * Three aircraft carriers: Hornet, Enterprise, Yorktown * Eight cruisers * Fourteen Destroyers * Some submarines shielding the fleet (but not in the battle itself)
