Pure helicopter carriers are difficult to find in the 21st century; the advent of STOVL aircraft such as the BAe Harrier has complicated the classification; the U.S. Navy's Wasp class, for instance, carries 6-8 Harriers as well as 30 helicopters.
Pure helicopter carriers are difficult to find in the 21st century. The advent of STOVL aircraft such as the BAe Harrier has complicated the classification. The U.S. Navy's Wasp class carries 6-8 Harriers as well as 30 helicopters. This is for instance.