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	Aircraft carrier - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Carriers steam at speed, for example up to 35 knots (65 km/h), into the wind during take-off in order to increase the apparent wind speed, thereby reducing the speed of the aircraft relative to the ship.
		Though aircraft carriers are given their definition with respect to fixed-wing aircraft, the first known instance of using a ship for airborne operations occurred in 1806, when the Royal Navy's Lord Thomas Cochrane launched kites from the 32-gun frigate HMS Pallas in order to drop propaganda leaflets on the French territory.
		By the late 1930s, aircraft carriers around the world typically carried three types of aircraft: torpedo bombers, also used for conventional bombings and reconnaissance; dive bombers, also used for reconnaissance (in the U.S. Navy, this type of aircraft were known as "scout bombers"); and fighters for fleet defence and bomber escort duties.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Aircraft_carrier (6953 words)

	Aircraft Carrier Encyclopedia Article @ GetitFreeHere.com (Get It Free Here) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The key aspect of the aircraft carrier is that it is, in effect, a runway at sea and modern aircraft carriers have a flat-top deck design that serves as a Mogami for 6.2 U.S. carrier operations in Southeast Asia and 14 November of aircraft.
		By the late 1930s, aircraft carriers around the world typically carried three types of aircraft: India, also used for conventional bombings and edit; edit, also used for reconnaissance (in the U.S. Navy, this type of aircraft were known as "scout bombers"); and edit for fleet defence and bomber escort duties.
		The ^'s List of aircraft carriers, the largest aircraft carrier of World War II Subsequently the US was able to build up large numbers of aircraft aboard a mixture of fleet, light and (newly commissioned) escort carriers, primarily with the introduction of the Tondern in 1943.
	www.getitfreehere.com /encyclopedia/Aircraft_carrier (6224 words)

	Aircraft carrier - WarWiki - A Wikia wiki
		Modern aircraft carriers have a flat-top deck, the flight deck that serves as a take-off and landing area for aircraft.
		At the Battle of Midway four Japanese carriers were sunk in a surprise attack by planes from three American carriers and this is considered to be the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
		Aircraft carriers are generally the largest ships operated by navies; a Nimitz class carrier powered by two nuclear reactors and four steam turbines is 1092 ft (333 m) long and costs about $4.5 billion.
	war.wikia.com /wiki/Aircraft_carrier (5046 words)

	Aircraft carrier Summary
		Aircraft carriers have maintained a vital presence in modern conflicts, however, serving crucial roles in the 1980s British campaign in the Falkand Islands, and in the Gulf war of 1991 against Iraq.
		However, the vulnerability of carriers compared to traditional battleships was quickly illustrated by the sinking of HMS Glorious by German battlecruisers during the Norwegian campaign in 1940.
		The carrier is to be constructed by a state-run shipyard in southern India.
	www.bookrags.com /Aircraft_carrier (6174 words)

	C552 Conte di Cavour / New Major Unit / Nuova Unit?aggiore
		The new carrier was laid down in June 2001 and is expected to operate the Joint Strike Fighter, when available, as well as the current air wing of AV-8B Harrier II jump jets and assorted helicopters.
		The "Cavour" is in a position to embark and operate with all the airplanes that equipe the Military Navy.
		Cavour resigned as prime minister in protest of the king's (Victor Emmanuel II) agreement to the peace treaty of Zuerich (November 1859) which allowed Austria's strong presence in Northern Italy.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/num.htm (1897 words)

	Naval Technology - Cavour - Aircraft Carrier Vessel for the Italian Navy
		On 22 November 2000, a contract was drawn up between Fincantieri and the Italian Ministry of Naval Defence to supply an aircraft carrier vessel, known as the Nuova Unita Maggiore (NUM) or "New Major Vessel", to the Italian Navy.
		It is able to carry out the functions of an aircraft carrier as well as the transport of wheeled and tracked vehicles, for both military and civil missions.
		The Italian Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the Cavour (formerly known as the Andrea Doria), was launched in July 2004.
	www.naval-technology.com /projects/num (951 words)

	Cavour (C552) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cavour (C552, formerly Andrea Doria) is an Italian aircraft carrier (CVS).
		Built by Fincantieri from 2001, Cavour was launched from the Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa on July 20, 2004 and is expected to enter service in 2008 after finishing work at Muggiano and Riva Trigoso.
		She is named after the Italian politician Count Camillo Benso di Cavour.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Italian_aircraft_carrier_Cavour (339 words)

	Italian Navy, Ondina, Pietro Calvi, Cantore, Morosini, Bolzano, Attendolo
		Once the convoy was north of Bizerta, Tunisia, submarine, aircraft and Italian MTB (mas) attacks came fast and furiously.
		Her last signal was on the 31st December and she was presumed lost on minefields in the approaches to the port.
		The Italian surrender was signed in Sicily on the 3rd, but not announced until the 8th to coincide with the main Allied landing at Salerno, and in the forlorn hope of preventing the Germans from taking over the country.
	www.naval-history.net /WW2CampaignsItalianNavy2.htm (2942 words)

	Fincantieri Launches Second Italian Aircraft Carrier (October 2004) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On July 20, 2004, Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, and the Minister of Defense, Antonio Martino, presided over the ceremony for the launch of the new Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour.
		Cavour will be capable of embarking up to 12 EH101-sized helicopters or eight Harrier-type aircraft.
		Originally named for Italian Navy Admiral Andrea Doria, President Ciampi recently ordered the ship to be renamed after the Camillion Benso di Cavour, the politician closely linked with Italian unification in the 19th century, and in keeping with patriotic theme started with the Garibaldi.
	www.forecastinternational.com /archive/ne/0048.htm (274 words)

	Aircraft carrier information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The first purpose-designed aircraft carrier to enter service, though not be designed;in addition, the hull was a modifed cruiser type: the Imperial Japanese Navy's Hosho, in 1922.
		As now only nuclear powered carriers have boilers as part of their motive power system, the majority of aircraft carriers are now equipped with steam generating plant solely to power the catapults.
		21 aircraft carriers (all operational attack carriers during the era except John F. Kennedy) deployed to Task Force 77 of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, conducting 86 war cruises and operaing 9,178 total days on the line in the Gulf of Tonkin.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Aircraft_carrier (5369 words)

	Someone have recent Cavour pics ? - - Naval Forces \| Defence Talk Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Regarding the most recent pics of Conte di Cavour carrier, I have put what I have in the "Gallery" section.
		Cavour is such a good design it has been sold to India as well for its indigenous ADS carrier (an enlarged Cavour with similar engine system and combat system).
		The same number of aircraft can officially be recovered in the smaller hangar of Garibaldi, i think that 12 aircraft for Cavour is relative at the previous “Project 163” multipurpose design with a docking well
	www.defencetalk.com /forums/showthread.php?t=5195 (1016 words)

	Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums - Italian STOVL Carrier - Cavour ? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		It seems that the Italian navy entertained the thought of making her CATOBAR (or STOBAR?) for a while when the Sea Typhoon was on the table, but she really is on the small side for that.
		Cavour is primarily an aircraft carrier that will be able to step on as an LPH (that is, no well deck) if needed.
		The BPE will be an LHD, generally a helicopter carrier, with less advanced equipment and a different role from the outset.
	forum.keypublishing.co.uk /showthread.php?t=53628 (1495 words)

	Telephonics Awarded Contract For Italian Aircraft Carrier Landing System
		Telephonics, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation received a $3.6 million contract award from the Italian MoD Interforce Naval Procurement Agency for the delivery of an AN/SPN-41A all weather instrument approach landing system to be integrated into their newest aircraft carrier, The Cavour.
		The Telephonics AN/SPN-41A is an all weather, ship based, radio frequency landing guidance system that provides accurate azimuth and elevation data to aircraft as they approach the ship for a landing.
		This technology is also used to land NASA's Space Shuttles and is at the core of Telephonics' ground-based landing guidance systems for aircraft equipped with tactical instrument landing system receivers.
	www.spacewar.com /news/2004/milplex-091404-1746-58.html (335 words)

	October - November 2006 Issue \| Al Defaiya Magazine
		Among the products sold were combat speedboats, and small helicopter carrying frigates.
		The new company will build the French aircraft carrier PA-2, frigates, and speedboats in addition to the European Frigate.
		The company participated in designing and building the second Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, and the second Italian submarine Scire.
	www.defaiya.com /editorial/issues/latest (2449 words)

	GRIFFON SUBSIDIARY ANNOUNCES $3.6 MILLION CONTRACT AWARD FROM ITALIAN NAVY FOR AIRCRAFT CARRIER LANDING SYSTEM
		Farmingdale, New York, September 13, 2004 —; Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) received a $3.6 million contract award from the Italian MoD Interforce Naval Procurement Agency for the delivery of an AN/SPN-41A all weather instrument approach landing system to be integrated into their newest aircraft carrier, The Cavour.
		The advanced technology in our landing system will be relied upon by the Italian Navy to safely and accurately land their aircraft on their newest aircraft carrier, The Cavour.” Work on this program will be performed at the Telephonics facilities in Farmingdale and Huntington, New York.
		The company is organized into two operating divisions: Communications Systems, specializing in aircraft intercommunications, mass transit communications, wireless and audio products; and Command Systems, specializing in traffic management systems, maritime surveillance radar and aerospace electronics; and one wholly-owned subsidiary, TLSI.
	www.griffoncorp.com /rel091304.shtml (738 words)

	Barco's Lightweight Rugged Displays Chosen By Selex Sistemi Integrati For New Combat Management System - Army Technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		For the CMS upgrade, the Italian company chose Barco's TL-351, a 20-inch, 1600 x 1200, lightweight and rugged display that is ideal for use in all applications where space and weight are critical.
		In 2004, Barco's 20-inch, 1280 x 1024 Modular Rugged Flat Displays (MRFD-251) were chosen by Selex Sistemi Integrati for the CMS of the Italian and French Horizon class frigates.
		In 2005, Barco's 20-inch, 1600 x1200 MRFD-351 displays were chosen for the CMS of the new Italian aircraft carrier Cavour.
	www.army-technology.com /contractors/computers/barco/press15.html (335 words)

	ICE - Italtrade - The Official Gateway to Italian Business and Trade - Invest in Italy
		The implementation of the RAN 40L 3D long range surveillance radar for naval applications.
		In Italy, the Company has supplied the National Vessel Traffic Management System and was selected to supply surveillance radar, data transfer, navigation systems, combat management, meteorological and oceanographic systems for the Italian Navy aircraft carrier, Cavour.
		AMS S.p.A,'s systems are used in various out-of-area operations, where technological superiority and reliability are a must.
	www.italtrade.com /ams.htm (380 words)

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		The Italian Navy has chosen the FSAF System to ensure the self defence of the new Italian Navy aircraft carrier "Cavour" in the similar way as France has done with the Charles de Gaulle carrier.
		EMPAR antenna has been mounted at the top of a mast placed at the rear of the ship.
		On 19 December 2006, signing took place of the contract for series deliveries of the BOXER multi role armoured vehicle.
	www.occar-ea.org /view.php?nid=121 (228 words)

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