HMS Ark Royal British Aircraft CarriersThe ship was created at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend in December 1978, received the Royal Navy in July 1985 and served in November 1985.
Shipbuilding price around £ 320 million and completed 4.5 months earlier than schedule by Swan Hunter. HMS Ark Royal one of the 3 transport planes Invinsible category (HMS Invincible and HMS Illustrious). The fifth Royal Navy ship named Ark Royal.
Shipbuilding price around £ 320 million and completed 4.5 months earlier than schedule by Swan Hunter. HMS Ark Royal one of the 3 transport planes Invinsible category (HMS Invincible and HMS Illustrious). The fifth Royal Navy ship named Ark Royal.
The ship weighs 22,000 tonnes can be driven up to 30 knots, armed with 3x shut in weapon systems (CIWS) and 2x 20 mm anti-aircraft guns as a defense, responsible of 726 sailors and 348 of the Air Force. The ship is additionally capable of carrying 400 marines or army.
