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Why the Navy Scrapped a ‘Strategic Bomber’ Aircraft Carrier 5 Days After Building It

The USS United States (CVA-58) was a radical, flush-deck supercarrier designed in the late 1940s to launch heavy nuclear ...
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The Navy Sells Aircraft Carriers for a Penny (But There’s a Giant Catch)

Why Are Aircraft Carriers Sold For Scrap So Cheaply? The US Navy has sold some of its most iconic aircraft carriers after decommissioning for a penny. This has led many to question why this has ...
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Aircraft Carriers: The Mighty Asset That Few Navies Can Muster

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Aircraft carriers are the ultimate symbol of naval ...
The New York Times

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Signals Naval Ambitions

The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance. By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien Reporting from ...