The History of the Military Aircraft Carrier

The History of the Military Aircraft Carrier

 The modern military aircraft carrier is a formidable war machine. It is essentially a mobile airbase, capable of deploying a country’s aerial force anywhere around the globe, regardless of distance from its home country. These incredible machines can measure up to 333 meters (1,093ft) in length, and weight upwards of 106,300 metric tons. The largest carriers can carry as many as 90 airplanes and helicopters, with a full complementary crew of 3,200 seamen and another 2,480 airmen. This article will show you the history of the aircraft carrier, from its humble beginnings to the mighty Supercarriers of today.

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