aircraft carrier
Term · Defense and military · MLC-T-DEF-000064
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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-DEF-000064 |
|---|---|
| Field | Defense and military |
| Abbreviation | CVN |
| References | JP 3-32 |
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