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They can change out the men with planes coming in and picking them up/dropping off new crew. They also receive supplies (food, gas, water, spare parts, etc.) from other Navy ships. They could perform the maintenance in deep water (although it wouldn't be ideal or suggested). Theoretically, they could stay out for ever (except Nuclear powered ones who would run out of their nuclear fuel in 50 yrs).
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Was the Battle of Midway fought on land or sea?
The Battle of Midway was fought entirely at sea by aircraft from Japan's aircraft carrier forces, the United States Navy aircraft carrier forces, and land-based aircraft from Midway.
What is the last to be sunk?
The aircraft carrier USS Bismarck Sea was the last US aircraft carrier sunk in WWII (during the battle for Iwo Jima).
How many American aircraft carriers were lost in battle of coral sea?
The 888 foot long USS Lexington (fleet carrier). The IJN lost one light carrier.
Can a US aircraft carrier get to baltic sea?
Yes, but there wouldnt be realy much of a point the carrier cant get out of the baltic sea via any other rout, only port visit.
What is the definition for Battle of Midway?
History's first decisive aircraft carrier battle. OR History's first decisive sea battle fought between carrier fleets.
Was the Battle of Midway fought on land or sea?
The Battle of Midway was fought entirely at sea by aircraft from Japan's aircraft carrier forces, the United States Navy aircraft carrier forces, and land-based aircraft from Midway.
What was the first aircraft carrier battle in WWII?
The first aircraft carrier battle was the battle of coral sea in may of 1942.
How long is the runway on navy aircraft carrier?
The USS Lexington's was about 888 feet long (Lex was sunk at the Battle of the Coral Sea).
What is the last to be sunk?
The aircraft carrier USS Bismarck Sea was the last US aircraft carrier sunk in WWII (during the battle for Iwo Jima).
How big is the average aircraft carrier in World War 2?
The USS Lexington (lost at the Battle of the Coral Sea) was 888 feet long.
What aircraft carrier battle was held Southwest of Guadalcanal?
The Battle of the Coral Sea.
How many American aircraft carriers were lost in battle of coral sea?
The 888 foot long USS Lexington (fleet carrier). The IJN lost one light carrier.
What was the new type of naval warfare introduced in the battle of the coral sea?
Aircraft Carrier VS Aircraft Carrier. Or Airplanes launched from the decks of carriers against airplanes launched from the decks of opposing aircraft carriers.
Who fought at coral sea?
Two aircraft carrier fleets: IJN verses USN.
When was the last aircraft carrier sunk in battle?
1. Histories first clash of carriers was the battle of the Coral Sea 2. Histories most decisive carrier clash was the battle of Midway 3. Last battle involving carrier fleets was battle of Leyte Gulf 4. Last USN aircraft carrier sunk in WWII was USS Bismarck Sea 5. Last naval battle involving an aircraft carrier was during the Falklands Island war in 1982
What is the length of aircraft carrier quadalcanal?
USS Lexington (sunk at Coral Sea) was 888 feet long. USS Enterprise, Yorktown, Hornet, were less than 800 feet long.
What was the major weakness of Mussolini's navy?
The major flaw or the weakness of the navy Mussolini built was the lack of an aircraft carrier. He believed that for operations in the Mediterranean Sea, his submarine fleet and land based aircraft would make up for the lack of an aircraft carrier. This was a major mistake if his plan was to dominate the Mediterranean Sea.
