In WWII they replaced battleships, becoming the new ruler of the seas. One carrier could sink two or more battleships. After WWII, carriers became portable airfields, providing close air support for troops on the ground. During the Vietnam War, carriers conducted air strikes at strategic targets in North Vietnam as part of Operation Rolling Thunder.
Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
There are aircraft carriers all over the world. America has about 16 of various types. Many other countries also have aircraft carriers.
Answer6 Aircraft Carriers
The only war in history fought between aircraft carriers was WWII.
Yes, the navy do have Aircaft Carriers.
Some carriers do have Starbucks on them, but not all.
Wave carriers are aircraft carriers that are being crushed by giant waves.
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
Yes they can. Aircraft Carriers can handle lots and lots of punishments in order to sink.
No
American Aircraft Carriers are built by Newport News Shipbuilding, which is a subsidiary of Northrop Grumond.
Four fleet carriers