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Also known as "Baby Flat-Tops" or "Jeep Carriers", the Escort Carrier USS Block Island (CVE-21) was sunk in the Atlantic. She was crippled, then finally sunk by her escort vessels.
"Baby Flat-Tops" were built upon cargo ship hulls. They were not designed for "fleet actions" in the Pacific, but for resupply (reinforcement) ships (ferrying airplanes), but proved successful working as warships in Atlantic waters.
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Has a navy aircraft carrier ever docked in Chicago?
No.
Can you name the first aircraft carrier to the Indian navy?
INS Vikrant INS Vikrant
What was the major weakness of Mussolini's navy?
The major flaw or the weakness of the navy Mussolini built was the lack of an aircraft carrier. He believed that for operations in the Mediterranean Sea, his submarine fleet and land based aircraft would make up for the lack of an aircraft carrier. This was a major mistake if his plan was to dominate the Mediterranean Sea.
Did the pilots during World War 2 that flew off the navy carriers fall under the army air corp or where they navy?
US Navy Aircraft Carriers normally operated US Navy aircraft flown by US Navy pilots; however sometimes during WW2 these aircraft carriers had US Army Air Force or US Marine Corps aircraft on-board to be flown-off by Army or Marine pilots. This was for ferrying operations. These aircraft would take off from the carriers but land on an airfield. Army pilots were not trained to land on carriers, neither were the Army aircraft equipped for carrier landings. US Marine pilots & Marine aircraft could operate from carriers if necessary, until they could be established at an airfield.
How many planes can launch off an aircraft carrier per second?
The average aircraft carrier, in the United States Navy, can put a jet into the air every 15 seconds. The Jets need to have some time between their takeoffs for safety.
Has a navy aircraft carrier ever docked in Chicago?
No.
What does CVA mean on a US Navy ship?
The CV indicates an Aircraft Carrier. The A at the end indicates it is designed for Attack use. The US Navy does not currently have any CVAs.
What is the ark royal?
name of an aircraft carrier in the british navy
INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier?
No, it is an Indian Navy submarine
Is it true Philippine navy will buy an aircraft carrier?
yes
What is the Aircraft Carrier Intrepid?
The U.S.S. Intrepid. Part of the US Navy.
Can you name the second aircraft carrier to the Indian navy?
INS-RANA
Navy Aircraft carrier are called by what slang name?
Flat tops.
What was a V6 in 1944 US Navy?
CV6 was the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
Was the Battle of Midway fought on land or sea?
The Battle of Midway was fought entirely at sea by aircraft from Japan's aircraft carrier forces, the United States Navy aircraft carrier forces, and land-based aircraft from Midway.
CVW stands for what in the navy?
CVW stands for Carrier Air Wing. It is the designation used for the aircraft assigned to an aircraft carrier for a deployment. It is composed of aircraft from a number of different types of squadrons. The CVW has a commanding officer that works in conjunction with the Carrier CO to conduct the mission of the carrier.
When you join the navy how do you get put on the aircraft carriers?
Pick a job that is associated with aircraft would improve your chances of being on a carrier.
