Warship

The evolution of the modern naval warship, from the days of wooden vessels under sail to today's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and missile cruisers.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Warship
First Air Date	November 26, 2001
Last Air Date	November 29, 2001
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	46min
Language	English, Hungarian
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies	Educational Broadcasting Corporation
Networks	PBS

S01E04

Aircraft Carriers

How does a modern navy project its power around the world? With nuclear-powered ships carrying fighter planes. Once flight became a proven asset in warfare, the aircraft carrier's importance as a naval war machine was confirmed. The aircraft carrier is now one of the U.S. Navy's most important strategic vessels. These massive, floating airbases intimidate wherever they roam.

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