What does the navy classification cvs mean?

Answer 1

CVS is the hull designation for an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Carrier. Originally introduced during the Cold War, they are used for ASW operations. The aircraft they employ are ASW helicopters and Short Take-Off / Vertical Landing (STOVL) aircraft, such as the Harrier.

Answer 2

In the U.S. Navy, the classification "CVS" stands for "Escort Aircraft Carrier." These were smaller aircraft carriers that were specifically designed and used for anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duties during the Cold War. They were converted or modified from other ship classes, such as the World War II-era Essex-class aircraft carriers.