aircraft-carrier

Aircraft carrier — From bottom to top: Principe de Asturias, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, USS Forrestal and light V/STOL carrier HMS Invincible, showing size differences of late 20th century carriers An aircraft …   Wikipedia

aircraft carrier — a warship equipped with a large open deck for the taking off and landing of warplanes and with facilities to carry, service, and arm them. [1915 20] * * * Naval vessel equipped with a platform that allows airplanes to take off and land. Takeoffs… …   Universalium

aircraft carrier — авианосец авианосец …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

aircraft carrier — A warship designed to support and operate aircraft, engage in attacks on targets afloat or ashore, and engage in sustained operations in support of other forces. Designated as CV or CVN. CVN is nuclear powered …   Military dictionary

aircraft carrier — noun Date: 1919 a warship with a flight deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed …   New Collegiate Dictionary

aircraft carrier — авианосец …   Англо-русский технический словарь

aircraft carrier — noun A warship with a deck on which airplanes can be launched and landed. Syn: flat top, flattop …   Wiktionary

aircraft carrier — 1) Общая лексика: авианосец 2) Морской термин: авиаматка 3) Военный термин: авианесущий корабль …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

aircraft-carrier — [ eəkrɑːftˌkærɪə] Общая лексика: авианосец …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

Aircraft Carrier — Abbreviation: CV (USA), CV, CVN (Nuclear) …   Универсальный русско-английский словарь