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MM Garibaldi.
MM Garibaldi.
 A TAV-8 trainer on board Garibaldi.
A TAV-8 trainer on board Garibaldi.
 MM Garibaldi is classed as a CVS - Aircraft Carrier ASW.
MM Garibaldi is classed as a CVS - Aircraft Carrier ASW.
The ship can accommodate up to 18 helicopters.
The ship can accommodate up to 18 helicopters.
 The ship can accommodate 16 AV-8B Harrier II aircraft .
The ship can accommodate 16 AV-8B Harrier II aircraft .
 Garibaldi's flight deck is 174m in length and 30.5m in width.
Garibaldi's flight deck is 174m in length and 30.5m in width.
An Italian Navy EH101 helicopter on exercises with the Garibaldi C551 aircraft carrier.
An Italian Navy EH101 helicopter on exercises with the Garibaldi C551 aircraft carrier.
 Garibaldi's propulsion system is a combined gas turbine and gas turbine (COGAG) arrangement.
Garibaldi's propulsion system is a combined gas turbine and gas turbine (COGAG) arrangement.
 The Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
The Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet was constructed by Spanish shipbuilders Navantia.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet was constructed by Spanish shipbuilders Navantia.
 The carrier is tasked with warfare/flagship command and control, air support for amphibious operations and the Thai surface fleet.
The carrier is tasked with warfare/flagship command and control, air support for amphibious operations and the Thai surface fleet.
 Chakri Naruebet was commissioned in March 1997.
Chakri Naruebet was commissioned in March 1997.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet on the right in joint exercises.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet on the right in joint exercises.
 The carrier has a full-load displacement of 11,486t. Its overall length is 182.6m and its flight-deck waterline beam 22.5m.
The carrier has a full-load displacement of 11,486t. Its overall length is 182.6m and its flight-deck waterline beam 22.5m.
 Chakri Naruebet – Sea Harrier take-off.
Chakri Naruebet – Sea Harrier take-off.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
 Charles De Gaulle at Brest, ready for sea trials.
Charles De Gaulle at Brest, ready for sea trials.
 The only catapult-type nuclear aircraft carrier ever constructed in Europe.
The only catapult-type nuclear aircraft carrier ever constructed in Europe.
CIC Officers can monitor 2,000 tracks in real time.
CIC Officers can monitor 2,000 tracks in real time.
 Charles De Gaulle supporting UN operations.
Charles De Gaulle supporting UN operations.
 A Rafale M takes off.
A Rafale M takes off.
The ship supports the Dauphin Helicopter amongst others.
The ship supports the Dauphin Helicopter amongst others.
 The Charles De Gaulle can operate up to 40 Rafale aircraft.
The Charles De Gaulle can operate up to 40 Rafale aircraft.
 The Rafale M (in the foreground) and Super Etendard are the carrier's primary aircraft.
The Rafale M (in the foreground) and Super Etendard are the carrier's primary aircraft.
The two-island STOVL variant proposed by the Alliance industry team. The 70t-load deck-edge aircraft lift between the islands is in the lowered position. An AMS S1850 3D air search radar is mounted on the forward island. A BAE Sampson targeting radar is on the aft FLYCO island. A crane for lifting downed aircraft is installed to the starboard side of the FLYCO island.
The two-island STOVL variant proposed by the Alliance industry team. The 70t-load deck-edge aircraft lift between the islands is in the lowered position. An AMS S1850 3D air search radar is mounted on the forward island. A BAE Sampson targeting radar is on the aft FLYCO island. A crane for lifting downed aircraft is installed to the starboard side of the FLYCO island.
 The STOVL variant proposed by the Alliance Team shows the two smaller islands instead of a larger single island. The bridge is on the forward island. The aft island is the Flight Control (FLYCO) island.
The STOVL variant proposed by the Alliance Team shows the two smaller islands instead of a larger single island. The bridge is on the forward island. The aft island is the Flight Control (FLYCO) island.
 A STOVL design proposed by Thales. Thales SMART-L radar is mounted on the forward island on the left and Thales APAR targeting radar on the aft FLYCO island.
A STOVL design proposed by Thales. Thales SMART-L radar is mounted on the forward island on the left and Thales APAR targeting radar on the aft FLYCO island.
The image shows the deck layout of Thales conventional take-off and landing CTOL design.
The image shows the deck layout of Thales conventional take-off and landing CTOL design.
 The integration of an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) will be considered for the CVF as the technology matures.
The integration of an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) will be considered for the CVF as the technology matures.
 The choice of the STOVL variant of the F-35 fighter means the carrier will not be initially configured for conventional landings.
The choice of the STOVL variant of the F-35 fighter means the carrier will not be initially configured for conventional landings.
A nuclear powered CVF with combined CTOL run on the port side and STOVL run on the starboard side of the carrier. A decision was taken not to use nuclear powered propulsion due to the higher cost.
A nuclear powered CVF with combined CTOL run on the port side and STOVL run on the starboard side of the carrier. A decision was taken not to use nuclear powered propulsion due to the higher cost.
 The STOVL variant shows a single island being considered in 1999. Later designs have replaced the single island with a forward ship control island and an aft flight control island.
The STOVL variant shows a single island being considered in 1999. Later designs have replaced the single island with a forward ship control island and an aft flight control island.
 A conventional CTOL variant being studied by BAE in 2001.
A conventional CTOL variant being studied by BAE in 2001.
HMS Invincible on sea trials in February 2003, following refit.
HMS Invincible on sea trials in February 2003, following refit.
 HMS Invincible arriving for refit at Babcock's Rosyth yard.
HMS Invincible arriving for refit at Babcock's Rosyth yard.
 Ark Royal, with the Merlin HM.1 helicopter on deck, heading out to start sea trials on completion of refit at Rosyth in November 2001.
Ark Royal, with the Merlin HM.1 helicopter on deck, heading out to start sea trials on completion of refit at Rosyth in November 2001.
HMS Illustrious sails into Rosyth Dockyard for the start of refit in October 2002. HMS Invincible can be seen in the background.
HMS Illustrious sails into Rosyth Dockyard for the start of refit in October 2002. HMS Invincible can be seen in the background.
 HMS Invincible sailing past the city of Edinburgh.
HMS Invincible sailing past the city of Edinburgh.
 HMS Invincible seen at Babcock Rosyth in the foreground. Ark Royal is at the top of the picture.
HMS Invincible seen at Babcock Rosyth in the foreground. Ark Royal is at the top of the picture.
A GR.7 Harrier prepares for take-off from HMS Illustrious.
A GR.7 Harrier prepares for take-off from HMS Illustrious.
 Harrier GR.7s, Sea Harrier FA.2s and Sea King HAS.6s aboard HMS Invincible.
Harrier GR.7s, Sea Harrier FA.2s and Sea King HAS.6s aboard HMS Invincible.
 The integrated bridge system.
The integrated bridge system.
The large aircraft hangar deck on the Invincible class aircraft carrier.
The large aircraft hangar deck on the Invincible class aircraft carrier.
 HMS Invincible with extended flight deck.
HMS Invincible with extended flight deck.
 Ivan Rogov Class Large Landing Ship.
Ivan Rogov Class Large Landing Ship.
The Mitrofan Moskalenko third of class.
The Mitrofan Moskalenko third of class.
 Amphibious landing exercises.
Amphibious landing exercises.
 The OSA-M air defence missile system.
The OSA-M air defence missile system.
The 76.2 mm AK-726 automatic twin gun.
The 76.2 mm AK-726 automatic twin gun.
 The ship has the capacity for the military lift of one battalion of 520 marines and 25 tanks.
The ship has the capacity for the military lift of one battalion of 520 marines and 25 tanks.
 The Ka-27 combat transport helicopter.
The Ka-27 combat transport helicopter.
Line drawing of Ivan Rogov Class.
Line drawing of Ivan Rogov Class.
 Project 1143.5, known in the West as the Kuznetsov Class.
Project 1143.5, known in the West as the Kuznetsov Class.
 The hull design is based on the earlier Modified Kiev Class.
The hull design is based on the earlier Modified Kiev Class.
The Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier on manoeuvres.
The Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier on manoeuvres.
 In the Admiral Kuznetsov's aircraft hangar.
In the Admiral Kuznetsov's aircraft hangar.
 The Admiral Kuznetsov was constructed at the Black Sea Nikolayev South Shipyard in the Ukraine.
The Admiral Kuznetsov was constructed at the Black Sea Nikolayev South Shipyard in the Ukraine.
Su-27 Flanker with wings stowed on board Kuznetsov.
Su-27 Flanker with wings stowed on board Kuznetsov.
 An Su-33 aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov with afterburners full on.
An Su-33 aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov with afterburners full on.
 The Granit Anti-ship Missile System.
The Granit Anti-ship Missile System.
An Su-33 Flanker-D about to land on the carrier.
An Su-33 Flanker-D about to land on the carrier.
 USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) commissioned in August 1998.
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) commissioned in August 1998.
 USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the final Wasp Class Vessel, was commissioned in June 2001.
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the final Wasp Class Vessel, was commissioned in June 2001.
The Wasp (LHD 1) Class is the US Navy's large-deck multipurpose amphibious assault ship.
The Wasp (LHD 1) Class is the US Navy's large-deck multipurpose amphibious assault ship.
 USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
 LHDs embark, transport, deploy, command and fully support all elements of a (MEU) of 2,000 Marines.
LHDs embark, transport, deploy, command and fully support all elements of a (MEU) of 2,000 Marines.
An MV-22 lands aboard USS Essex (LHD 2).
An MV-22 lands aboard USS Essex (LHD 2).
 Off the beach, landing craft are launched and recovered through the large stern gate.
Off the beach, landing craft are launched and recovered through the large stern gate.
 USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).
LPD 17 illustrating the composite front mast with internal attachments.
LPD 17 illustrating the composite front mast with internal attachments.
 The mission of the LPD 17 ships is to transport marines to trouble spots around the world.
The mission of the LPD 17 ships is to transport marines to trouble spots around the world.
 LPD 17 incorporates stealth design features around the sensor masts.
LPD 17 incorporates stealth design features around the sensor masts.
The port outboard profile of LPD 17.
The port outboard profile of LPD 17.
 The port isometric view of the LPD 17.
The port isometric view of the LPD 17.
 Cut away view of the LPD 17 San Antonio Class.
Cut away view of the LPD 17 San Antonio Class.
The Mk. 38 25mm machine gun.
The Mk. 38 25mm machine gun.
 Space and weight provision has been made for the future fitting of a Mk 41vertical launcher for the Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) if required.
Space and weight provision has been made for the future fitting of a Mk 41vertical launcher for the Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) if required.
 CAD 3D image of LPD 17.
CAD 3D image of LPD 17.
A plan view of the LPD 17.
A plan view of the LPD 17.
 The San Antonio Class has two Mark 31 launchers for the fire and forget Raytheon Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).
The San Antonio Class has two Mark 31 launchers for the fire and forget Raytheon Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM).
 HrMs Rotterdam (L 800).
HrMs Rotterdam (L 800).
The length of the hull is 162.2m, the breadth 25m and the maximum draught 5.9m, with a displacement of 14,000t.
The length of the hull is 162.2m, the breadth 25m and the maximum draught 5.9m, with a displacement of 14,000t.
 HrMs Rotterdam (L 800) is one of a range of LPD ships designed by Schelde, called the Enforcer Series.
HrMs Rotterdam (L 800) is one of a range of LPD ships designed by Schelde, called the Enforcer Series.
 The combat system.
The combat system.
Two Thales Nederland Goalkeepers (CIWS) are installed.
Two Thales Nederland Goalkeepers (CIWS) are installed.
 Night operations in the well dock of HRMS Rotterdam.
Night operations in the well dock of HRMS Rotterdam.
 The hangar can accommodate up to six medium-size helicopters.
The hangar can accommodate up to six medium-size helicopters.
MM San Giusto L9894.
MM San Giusto L9894.
 The Bridge of a San Giorgio Class LPD.
The Bridge of a San Giorgio Class LPD.
 The bridge deck is accommodated in the island on the starboard side.
The bridge deck is accommodated in the island on the starboard side.
MM San Marco L9893.
MM San Marco L9893.
 The control room.
The control room.
 The San Giorgio class ships can lift a battalion of fully equipped troops, with up to 30 medium tanks such as the Leopard.
The San Giorgio class ships can lift a battalion of fully equipped troops, with up to 30 medium tanks such as the Leopard.
The ship has hospital facilities for peace-time rescue and humanitarian operations.
The ship has hospital facilities for peace-time rescue and humanitarian operations.
 The ship can accommodate three Sea King SH-3D helicopters or five Agusta Bell AB-212 helicopters.
The ship can accommodate three Sea King SH-3D helicopters or five Agusta Bell AB-212 helicopters.
 Three San Giorgio class amphibious transport ships are in service with the Italian Navy.
Three San Giorgio class amphibious transport ships are in service with the Italian Navy.
HMS Albion was commissioned in June 2003, the first of two new Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Royal Navy.
HMS Albion was commissioned in June 2003, the first of two new Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Royal Navy.
 The ship can carry 300 assault troops or up to 650 for short emergency periods, together with their equipment and 70 support vehicles.
The ship can carry 300 assault troops or up to 650 for short emergency periods, together with their equipment and 70 support vehicles.
 HMS Albion combined operations room.
HMS Albion combined operations room.
Flooding of the docking area is achieved by ballasting the stern of the ship, allowing the landing craft to float.
Flooding of the docking area is achieved by ballasting the stern of the ship, allowing the landing craft to float.
 Each Landing Platform Dock operates eight landing craft, four of which are able to transport and land main battle tanks.
Each Landing Platform Dock operates eight landing craft, four of which are able to transport and land main battle tanks.
 Trials at the Barrow shipyard in November 2002 involved flooding the well dock and driving landing craft in and out of the ship.
Trials at the Barrow shipyard in November 2002 involved flooding the well dock and driving landing craft in and out of the ship.
The LPD (R) ships are equipped with two twin 30mm guns and two Goalkeeper Close In Weapon Systems from Thales Nederland.
The LPD (R) ships are equipped with two twin 30mm guns and two Goalkeeper Close In Weapon Systems from Thales Nederland.
 Schematic of design.
Schematic of design.
 LPD(R) vessel layout schematic.
LPD(R) vessel layout schematic.
HMS Ocean.
HMS Ocean.
 HMS Ocean (LPH01) about to commence sea trials and testing.
HMS Ocean (LPH01) about to commence sea trials and testing.
 HMS Ocean on exercise Aurora.
HMS Ocean on exercise Aurora.
A Royal Air Force Chinook being deployed by HMS Ocean.
A Royal Air Force Chinook being deployed by HMS Ocean.
 The Siren decoy being loaded into the launcher.
The Siren decoy being loaded into the launcher.
 HMS Ocean is capable of transporting and sustaining an embarked military force of up to 800 men fully equipped.
HMS Ocean is capable of transporting and sustaining an embarked military force of up to 800 men fully equipped.
HMS Ocean can accommodate up to 12 Merlin or Sea King helicopters, plus six more Apaches, Gazelles or Lynx helicopters.
HMS Ocean can accommodate up to 12 Merlin or Sea King helicopters, plus six more Apaches, Gazelles or Lynx helicopters.
 The French Navy operates two Foudre Class landing platform dock ships, the Foudre (L9011) and the Siroco (L9012).
The French Navy operates two Foudre Class landing platform dock ships, the Foudre (L9011) and the Siroco (L9012).
 The Foudre Class landing platform dock offers a flexible and modular platform.
The Foudre Class landing platform dock offers a flexible and modular platform.
The well deck can be used as a floating dock.
The well deck can be used as a floating dock.
 The helicopter hangar has capacity for two Super Frelon helicopters or up to four Super Puma helicopters.
The helicopter hangar has capacity for two Super Frelon helicopters or up to four Super Puma helicopters.
 The Foudre Class is deployed for the landing of infantry and armoured vehicles, as well as mobile logistic support.
The Foudre Class is deployed for the landing of infantry and armoured vehicles, as well as mobile logistic support.
The capabilities of the Foudre Class LSD include carrying tanks, vehicles and stores.
The capabilities of the Foudre Class LSD include carrying tanks, vehicles and stores.
 A Foudre Class LSD being escorted by an Aviso Class surface combatante.
A Foudre Class LSD being escorted by an Aviso Class surface combatante.
 Foudre Class vessels offer hospital facilities for large-scale medical and evacuation missions.
Foudre Class vessels offer hospital facilities for large-scale medical and evacuation missions.
USS Oak Hill LSD 51.
USS Oak Hill LSD 51.
 Launch of USS Oak Hill LSD 51.
Launch of USS Oak Hill LSD 51.
 USS Ashland LSD 48 on amphibious operations.
USS Ashland LSD 48 on amphibious operations.
Amphibious air cushion vessel LCAC-75 approaching the stern of LSD 49.
Amphibious air cushion vessel LCAC-75 approaching the stern of LSD 49.
 The launch of USS Pearl Harbour LSD 52, commissioned in May 1998.
The launch of USS Pearl Harbour LSD 52, commissioned in May 1998.
 USS Oak Hill LSD 51 stern view low angle starboard.
USS Oak Hill LSD 51 stern view low angle starboard.
A Rolling Airframe Missile being fired.
A Rolling Airframe Missile being fired.
 A Sikorsky Sea Stallion helicopter about to land.
A Sikorsky Sea Stallion helicopter about to land.
 The Italian Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the Cavour (formerly known as the Andrea Doria), was launched in July 2004.
The Italian Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the Cavour (formerly known as the Andrea Doria), was launched in July 2004.
The ship's strongest features are its high flexibility in operational terms - its capacity to carry out the functions of an aircraft carrier and the transport of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
The ship's strongest features are its high flexibility in operational terms - its capacity to carry out the functions of an aircraft carrier and the transport of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
 The vessel is equipped with a flight deck suitable both for operations with helicopters and with short-launch, vertical take-off fighter planes and a hangar / garage of approximately 2,500m².
The vessel is equipped with a flight deck suitable both for operations with helicopters and with short-launch, vertical take-off fighter planes and a hangar / garage of approximately 2,500m².
The ship can support eight vertical take-off and landing aircraft, such as the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter STOVL variant. Italy is one of the countries involved in the development of JSF.
The ship can support eight vertical take-off and landing aircraft, such as the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter STOVL variant. Italy is one of the countries involved in the development of JSF.
F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck.
F/A-18 Hornet on the flight deck.
 USS Theodore Roosevelt – Nimitz class.
USS Theodore Roosevelt – Nimitz class.
 A Nimitz class aircraft carrier carrying a full complement of aircraft.
A Nimitz class aircraft carrier carrying a full complement of aircraft.
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) launches a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow System Missile (NSSM).
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) launches a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow System Missile (NSSM).
 Aircraft carriers enable the USA to carry out actions without the need for foreign bases.
Aircraft carriers enable the USA to carry out actions without the need for foreign bases.
 F/A-18F touchdown with tail-hook deployed.
F/A-18F touchdown with tail-hook deployed.
USS George Washington – Nimitz class.
USS George Washington – Nimitz class.
 Aviation ordnancemen load an AIM-Sidewinder air-to-air missile.
Aviation ordnancemen load an AIM-Sidewinder air-to-air missile.
 Preparing for take off on the Principe de Asturias.
Preparing for take off on the Principe de Asturias.
The ship supports up to twelve AV-8B Harrier II and the Harrier Plus.
The ship supports up to twelve AV-8B Harrier II and the Harrier Plus.
 The ship has four FABA Meroka Mod 2B close-in weapon systems.
The ship has four FABA Meroka Mod 2B close-in weapon systems.
 The Principe de Asturias with the Chakri Naruebet helicopter carrier of the Royal Thai Navy, also built by Navantia.
The Principe de Asturias with the Chakri Naruebet helicopter carrier of the Royal Thai Navy, also built by Navantia.
The carrier can support up to 12 helicopters.
The carrier can support up to 12 helicopters.
 The Principe de Asturias aircraft carrier has been in service with the Spanish Navy since 1988.
The Principe de Asturias aircraft carrier has been in service with the Spanish Navy since 1988.
 The Harriers are armed with air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground missiles.
The Harriers are armed with air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground missiles.
Zubr Class on manoeuvres.
Zubr Class on manoeuvres.
 Zubr Class on amphibious exercises.
Zubr Class on amphibious exercises.
 The AK-630 shipborne artillery system.
The AK-630 shipborne artillery system.
Zubr Class unloading armoured fighting vehicles and assault troops.
Zubr Class unloading armoured fighting vehicles and assault troops.
 The middle section accommodates the compartment for armoured vehicles to be landed with taxi tracks and loading and unloading ramps.
The middle section accommodates the compartment for armoured vehicles to be landed with taxi tracks and loading and unloading ramps.
 Ten Zubr class ships, which are sometimes referred to by the NATO codename Pomornik, have been built since 1986.
Ten Zubr class ships, which are sometimes referred to by the NATO codename Pomornik, have been built since 1986.
The Galicia Landing Platform Dock (LPD) was commissioned into the Spanish Navy in 1998.
The Galicia Landing Platform Dock (LPD) was commissioned into the Spanish Navy in 1998.
 The Galicia and the Castilla can be deployed in logistic support roles in military operations and in civil operations, for example for humanitarian aid, disaster relief.
The Galicia and the Castilla can be deployed in logistic support roles in military operations and in civil operations, for example for humanitarian aid, disaster relief.
 The vessel's vehicle area is over 1,000m² and can accommodate up to 130 armoured personnel carriers or 33 main battle tanks.
The vessel's vehicle area is over 1,000m² and can accommodate up to 130 armoured personnel carriers or 33 main battle tanks.
The Galicia class is equipped with two 12-barrel 20mm FABA Meroka 2B close-in weapons systems.
The Galicia class is equipped with two 12-barrel 20mm FABA Meroka 2B close-in weapons systems.
 The Castilla can accommodate up to 404 fully equipped troops and 72 special staff and air crew members.
The Castilla can accommodate up to 404 fully equipped troops and 72 special staff and air crew members.
 The ship supports up to four heavy helicopters or six medium helicopters.
The ship supports up to four heavy helicopters or six medium helicopters.
Tonnerre (L 9014) was delivered in February 2007.
Tonnerre (L 9014) was delivered in February 2007.
 The second command and force projection ship for the French Navy, Tonnerre (L 9014).
The second command and force projection ship for the French Navy, Tonnerre
(L 9014).
 The Mistral (L9013) command and force projection ship.
The Mistral (L9013) command and force projection ship.
Mistral was handed over to the French Navy in February 2006.
Mistral was handed over to the French Navy in February 2006.
 Each ship can carry up to 16 heavy helicopters and one-third of a mechanised regiment, plus two LCAC hovercraft or four landing craft.
Each ship can carry up to 16 heavy helicopters and one-third of a mechanised regiment, plus two LCAC hovercraft or four landing craft.
 Mistral is the French Navy's first all-electric warship and is fitted with two Alstom 7MW electric azimuth pods.
Mistral is the French Navy's first all-electric warship and is fitted with two Alstom 7MW electric azimuth pods.
Mistral and Tonnerre carry sufficient stores for the crew and 450 troops for 45 days between replenishments.
Mistral and Tonnerre carry sufficient stores for the crew and 450 troops for 45 days between replenishments.
 Mistral has the capacity to accommodate a Combined (multi-national) Joint (multi-service) Task Force (CJTF).
Mistral has the capacity to accommodate a Combined (multi-national) Joint (multi-service) Task Force (CJTF).
 The vessels have ample capacity for use as hospital ships or for humanitarian evacuation missions.
The vessels have ample capacity for use as hospital ships or for humanitarian evacuation missions.
The Mistral forward section, constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, arriving at Brest for integration with the DCN centre and aft sections.
The Mistral forward section, constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, arriving at Brest for integration with the DCN centre and aft sections.
 The design of the George H W Bush (CVN 77) carrier.
The design of the George H W Bush (CVN 77) carrier.
 Keel-laying ceremony of the George H W Bush (CVN 77).
Keel-laying ceremony of the George H W Bush (CVN 77).
The George H W Bush (CVN 77) under construction at the Newport News Shipyard, Virginia, dry dock 12, the largest dry dock in the western hemisphere.
The George H W Bush (CVN 77) under construction at the Newport News Shipyard, Virginia, dry dock 12, the largest dry dock in the western hemisphere.
 The George H W Bush in dry dock 12 under the shipyard's 900t crane – the largest crane in the western hemisphere.
The George H W Bush in dry dock 12 under the shipyard's 900t crane – the largest crane in the western hemisphere.
 Lowering of the final keel section, the 700t lower bow unit, into place.
Lowering of the final keel section, the 700t lower bow unit, into place.
The island of the George H W Bush under construction.
The island of the George H W Bush under construction.
 The tenth and final Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, George H W Bush (CVN 77), as the upper bow unit is placed onto the ship.
The tenth and final Nimitz Class aircraft carrier, George H W Bush (CVN 77), as the upper bow unit is placed onto the ship.
 The George H W Bush is the second carrier to have the new bulbous bow design that provides more buoyancy to the forward end of the ship and improves hull efficiency.
The George H W Bush is the second carrier to have the new bulbous bow design that provides more buoyancy to the forward end of the ship and improves hull efficiency.
The 900t crane holds the upper bow of the George H W Bush steady while welders weld it in place.
The 900t crane holds the upper bow of the George H W Bush steady while welders weld it in place.
 The US Navy's Gerald R Ford Class future generation aircraft carrier. The first two ships, CVN 78 and CVN 79, will be commissioned in 2015 and 2019.
The US Navy's Gerald R Ford Class future generation aircraft carrier. The first two ships, CVN 78 and CVN 79, will be commissioned in 2015 and 2019.
 The Gerald R Ford Class carriers will be of about the same displacement (about 100,000t), as its predecessor the Nimitz class George H W Bush (CVN 77) but will have about 500 to 900 fewer crew members.
The Gerald R Ford Class carriers will be of about the same displacement (about 100,000t), as its predecessor the Nimitz class George H W Bush (CVN 77) but will have about 500 to 900 fewer crew members.
The CVN 21 design features an enhanced flight deck with increased sortie rates, a redesigned island, new nuclear power plant along with improved weapons movement, reduced manning, increased electrical power.
The CVN 21 design features an enhanced flight deck with increased sortie rates, a redesigned island, new nuclear power plant along with improved weapons movement, reduced manning, increased electrical power.
 CVN 21 will be armed with the Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), which defends against high-speed, highly manoeuvrable anti-ship missiles.
CVN 21 will be armed with the Raytheon Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), which defends against high-speed, highly manoeuvrable anti-ship missiles.
 General Atomics EMALS Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, which uses a linear electromagnetic accelerator motor, will replace the current C-13 steam catapults.
General Atomics EMALS Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, which uses a linear electromagnetic accelerator motor, will replace the current C-13 steam catapults.
Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) will replace USS Enterprise (CVN 65) which entered service in 1961 and will approach the end of operational life by 2015.
Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) will replace USS Enterprise (CVN 65) which entered service in 1961 and will approach the end of operational life by 2015.
 The CVN 21 will carry up to about 90 aircraft including the F-35 joint strike fighter, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, EA-18G, MH-60R/S helicopters, UAVs and UCAVs.
The CVN 21 will carry up to about 90 aircraft including the F-35 joint strike fighter, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, EA-18G, MH-60R/S helicopters, UAVs and UCAVs.
 The CVN 21 carrier will be able to arm, refuel, launch and recover aircraft more quickly, with increased sortie rates of 160 sorties a day compared to 140 a day for Nimitz Class carriers.
The CVN 21 carrier will be able to arm, refuel, launch and recover aircraft more quickly, with increased sortie rates of 160 sorties a day compared to 140 a day for Nimitz Class carriers.
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