Navy Dream or Nightmare? Merge Battleship and Aircraft Carriers
Story by Robert Farley
Summary and Key Points: Navies initially explored hybrid battleship-aircraft carriers to integrate air power with traditional naval firepower. The Royal Navy's HMS Furious in 1918 marked the first attempt, leading to conversions like the Lexington and Amagi classes.
-Japan's WWII-era Hyuga and Ise carried aircraft but faced operational issues. The U.S. Navy also converted cruisers into Independence-class light carriers during WWII. However, these hybrid conversions often suffered from design flaws and limited success.
-Despite their shortcomings, these ships provided crucial lessons that shaped future purpose-built aircraft carriers.
The Unlikely Union: When Battleships Became Aircraft Carriers
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