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Aircraft (Aircraft Carrier), referred to as "aircraft carrier\Chinese "aircraft carrier" in character from the Japanese.

aircraft carrier fleet in general is always a core of ships, sometimes as the flagship aircraft carrier fleet. Other vessels in the fleet for its protection and supply. To rely on aircraft carriers, a country far from their homeland in the place, the situation does not depend on the local military pressure on the airport and conduct operations.

aircraft carrier divided according to their tasks, there are attacks on aircraft carriers, anti-submarine aircraft carrier, escort aircraft carriers and multi-purpose aircraft carrier; aircraft carrier aircraft performance is divided into its fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter aircraft carrier, the former can take and landing movements, including traditional methods, including fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters of various aircraft, while the latter can only take off and land a helicopter or vertical takeoff and landing of fixed-wing aircraft. Some countries there is a look similar to the Navy ship, called "amphibious assault ship," and can take off and landing military helicopters take off and land vertically, or fixed-wing aircraft. Divided by the tonnage, large aircraft carriers (90,000 tons full load displacement of more than 6), medium-sized aircraft carrier (60,000 tons full load displacement of 3) and small aircraft carrier (full load displacement of 30,000 tons or less); by power points, there are conventionally-powered aircraft carriers and nuclear aircraft carrier.

aircraft carrier at sea is the most powerful offensive weapons, but never alone, it is always accompanied by other vessels actions, collectively known as Fleet, also known as an aircraft carrier battle group. The accompanying ships, including cruisers, destroyers, frigates, etc., they provide space for the aircraft carrier and other ships and submarines to protect. In addition, there are the submarine fleet to do reconnaissance and anti-submarine missions. Supply ships and tanker fleet to expand the scope of activities. In addition, the ships themselves can carry offensive weapons such as cruise missiles.


an aircraft carrier, from a simple show of force to the target of various attacks are. The aircraft carrier is also used in other countries do not have to worry about the airport and the flight paths airspace issues. Aircraft carrier can also provide other support for troops a long time. Carrier is the flagship of the fleet by a Rear Admiral with advanced combat systems and command and communications equipment.

two missile cruisers. Now is equipped with the Aegis combat system Ticonderoga class (CG-47) cruiser as: The two cruisers as the security backbone carrier battle group to provide air defense, anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare capability and so on. Another Tomahawk cruise ship, with long-range attack ground targets.
2-3 destroyers. Active duty for the Burke class (DDG-51) missile destroyers, also uses the Aegis combat systems. These destroyers were cruisers to assist fleet expansion scope of its defense, while for air defense, anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare.
an anti-submarine frigates. Serving as the Perry-class (FFG-7) missile frigate.
two attack submarines. Active Los Angeles class (688) submarines. Used to support the fleet on the water surface or underwater targets and operational alert.
a supply ship.
now attack a U.S. aircraft carrier battle group is complex and defense capabilities. Generally speaking, is carried by fighter aircraft, attack aircraft, early warning aircraft, anti-submarine aircraft or helicopters to attack, defend, or search for hundreds of kilometers away from enemy aircraft. Protection of other warships Zeyi the safe operation of an aircraft carrier as the first priority, followed by the attack in support of aircraft carrier task and work as search and rescue personnel.