Properties (55)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
aircraft carriers
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gptkbp:aircraft |
fighter aircraft
dive bombers torpedo bombers |
gptkbp:armament |
anti-aircraft guns
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gptkbp:constructedIn |
multiple shipyards
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gptkbp:crewSize |
approximately 600-1000 personnel
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gptkbp:decommissioned |
after_World_War_II
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gptkbp:design |
hangar space for aircraft
less sophisticated launch systems shorter flight decks |
gptkbp:designedFor |
anti-submarine warfare
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gptkbp:firstPublished |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:helicopterCapacity |
typically 20-30 aircraft
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
training for naval aviators
air support for ground forces anti-submarine patrols conducting search and rescue operations convoy protection conducting anti-piracy operations supporting naval blockades logistical support for naval operations air strikes against enemy positions demonstrating carrier operations engaging in naval exercises participating in joint operations with allies providing humanitarian assistance at sea providing reconnaissance missions supporting maritime patrols testing new aircraft designs |
gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
contributed to naval aviation development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
escort carriers
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gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future naval carrier designs
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gptkbp:notableEvent |
HMS Attacker
HMS Vindex USS Bogue USS Casablanca |
gptkbp:operationalRole |
supporting naval operations
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gptkbp:operationalStatus |
1940s to 1950s
limited range limited air operations |
gptkbp:participatesIn |
providing air support
supporting amphibious assaults |
gptkbp:postWarCareer |
limited use in other conflicts
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gptkbp:primaryFunction |
providing air cover
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gptkbp:propulsion |
conventional propulsion systems
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gptkbp:relatedPatent |
naval aviation
naval escorts carrier strike groups amphibious warfare ships aircraft operations at sea auxiliary carriers light carriers |
gptkbp:size |
smaller than fleet carriers
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gptkbp:usedBy |
navies
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