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CVV: The Medium Aircraft Carrier Was the Warship the Navy Never Built
Summary and Key Points: During the Cold War, U.S. military planners proposed medium-sized aircraft carriers (CVVs) as a cost-effective alternative to the Nimitz-class carriers. -Supported by Presidents Ford and Carter, the CVV aimed to replace the aging …