Helicopter Carriers

Over the last several decades the Helicopter Carrier had gained more traction with the various naval powers of the world.

There are a total of 19 Helicopter Carriers in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.

This listing also includes Helicopter Carriers and Escort Carriers. Also consider Modern aircraft carriers.

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ENS Gamal Abdel Nasser (L1010)
ENS Gamal Abdel Nasser was originally intended for sale to the Russian Navy - political pressure forced its sale to Egypt instead.

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FS Jeanne d Arc (R97)
Jeanne d Arc served in the helicopter carrier role with the French Navy from 1964 to 2010, since decommissioned and awaiting her fate.

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FS Mistral (L9013)
The FS Mistral is the lead ship of the multi-purpose Mistral-class of amphibious assault ships.

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FS Tonnere (L0914)
The FS Tonnere amphibious assault ship is a modern French vessel used to support land-based forces attacking from the sea.

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HMAS Adelaide (L01)
HMAS Adelaide L01 with follow HMAS Canberra L02 into service sometime in 2016.

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HMAS Canberra (L02)
HMAS Canberra L02 is the pride of the modern Australian Navy, commissioned in November of 2014 and serving in a multi-mission role.

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HMS Illustrious (R06)
The light aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious R06 became the second of three-strong Invincible-class for the British Royal Navy in 1982.

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HMS Invincible (R05)
HMS Invincible R05 saw her most notable action during the 1982 Falklands War with Argentina.

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HMS Ocean (L12)
HMS Ocean is currently under active status with the British Royal Navy and is the only ship in her class.

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JS Hyuga (DDH-181)
The JDS Hyuga DDH-181 helicopter carrier was called into action following the March 2011 Tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster at the Fukushima plant.

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JS Ise (DDH-182)
The JDS Ise DDH-182 is the second of two Hyuga-class helicopter destroyers in service with the modern Japanese Navy.

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JS Izumo (DDH-183)
Attempting to keep pace with China, the Japanese Navy unveiled the JDS Izumo helicopter carrier in August of 2013 for commissioning in 2015.

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JS Kurama (DDH-144)
JS Kurama serves as sister ship to JS Shirane in the two-strong Shirane-class destroyer group.

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JS Shirane (DDH-143)
The two-strong destroyer class led by the JDS Shirane of the JMSDF has been in service since 1980.

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Moskva (Project 1123 Kondor)
The Moskva-class vessels were not true aircraft carriers in that they were specifically designed to carry helicopter aircraft.

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ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111)
The amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo LPH-6111 serves as flagship of the Rapid Response Fleet of the South Korean Navy.

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TCG Anadolu (Anatolia)
The Anadolu - its design said to have been under consideration since 2006 - is set to become the first Turkish Navy aircraft carrier when commissioned in the next decade or so.

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USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)
LHD-3 is the fifth United States Navy ship to carry the USS Kearsarge name originating from Mount Kearsarge of New Hampshire.

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USS Wasp (LHD-1)
The USS Wasp LHD-1 is the lead ship of her amphibious assault class of warship.