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Were there us aircraft carriers in the World War 2 European theater?
None were necessary since the British Isles provided plentiful air bases. However, in the Mediterranean theater, US escort carriers (aka jeep carriers or CVE's) were used to support amphibious landings. These were small aircraft carriers capable of operating about 30 aircraft each, which left the larger US fleet carriers with 70-80 aircraft each available for the Pacific theater.
Did russia have an aircraft carrier in world war 2?
No. The first aircraft carriers they constructed were laid down in 1965. They were late in getting into carrier production, and still have none of the US class carriers.
What are the 3 largest weapons in the US military?
Aircraft Carriers, Battleships, and Cruisers, in that order.
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??
Why is there so few aircraft carriers?
The cost of upgrading older ships to bring them up to modern standard is estimated at about $200 million and one year in the shipyard. The cost and return was deemed inefficent in view of the current poitical climate.
What company builds us aircraft carriers?
Northrop Grumman
Which assets became the US Navy primary strike assets after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
Submarines and Aircraft Carriers
What are Oriskany Benington and Saratoga?
They are names of US aircraft carriers,
Were there us aircraft carriers in the World War 2 European theater?
None were necessary since the British Isles provided plentiful air bases. However, in the Mediterranean theater, US escort carriers (aka jeep carriers or CVE's) were used to support amphibious landings. These were small aircraft carriers capable of operating about 30 aircraft each, which left the larger US fleet carriers with 70-80 aircraft each available for the Pacific theater.
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.
Part of Navy absent from Pearl Harbor?
US aircraft carriers
How many aIrcraft carriers do the US have?
The US Navy currently has 11 Carriers and a 12th currently undergoing pre-commissioning trials.
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.
Who was the US admiral who used aircraft carriers to destroy the Japanese navy?
Nimitz
How many aircraft carriers did japan have in its navy in 1941?
Answer6 Aircraft Carriers
Why are the aircraft carriers important in World War 2?
Aircraft carriers are a long range striking arm of a naval air force. Used properly they can decimate enemy fleets as the US carrier fleet did at Midway to the Japanese. In the Atlantic, British aircraft carriers were decisive to hunting down German ships. Not having aircraft carriers was possibly one of the biggest mistakes for the German navy.
Did russia have an aircraft carrier in world war 2?
No. The first aircraft carriers they constructed were laid down in 1965. They were late in getting into carrier production, and still have none of the US class carriers.
