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Old 31st Jan 2013, 02:22
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The American Navy typically assigns the term "Amphibious Assault Ship" to what other countries call "helicopter carriers" whereas an 'Aircraft Carrier" has to be able to launch and recover jets that don't hover.
I take your point and agree with it, but you just made this forum wince
So what are you calling the 2 UK flat tops? By your definition they aren't aircraft carriers.

LO, As you have been show and I take it you are having a memory lapse.
The Wasp have a normal 6-10 Harrier load and CONOPS for sea control with about a load of 25 Harrier aircraft
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