Aircraft carriers have played a pivotal role in naval warfare since their inception. They have augmented the United States’ ability to project power globally. The first U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Langley (CV-1), is a far cry from the Gerald R. Ford class, the latest and most advanced class of U.S. aircraft carriers today. They have always been a formidable foe, with extensive defensive and attacking capabilities. They rarely sink. That being said, 16 U.S. aircraft carriers have met
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