Yorktownclass
The Yorktown class was a group of three aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy between 1934 and 1943. These carriers represented a significant advancement in naval aviation technology and played crucial roles in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The class comprised USS Yorktown (CV-5), USS Enterprise (CV-6), and USS Hornet (CV-8).
Originally designed with improvements over previous carrier classes, the Yorktowns were faster, more heavily armed, and
The Yorktown class saw extensive combat service. USS Yorktown was commissioned in 1937 and played a vital
The experiences and lessons learned from operating the Yorktown class carriers significantly influenced the design and