Cavour
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Fincantieri
Overview
The Cavour (CVH 550) is an Italian light aircraft carrier and helicopter carrier operated by the Italian Navy. It can operate F-35B STOVL fighters, AV-8B Harriers, and various helicopters including the EH101 and NH90. With a ski-jump ramp and 232-meter flight deck, it serves as the flagship of the Italian fleet and provides Italy with power projection capability.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 39 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 451 + 325 air wing |
| range | 7,000 nm |
| speed | 28 knots |
| length | 244 m |
| aircraft | Up to 12 F-35B + 8 helicopters |
| armament | 2x Sylver VLS, 3x 25mm guns, decoys |
| displacement | 27,100 tonnes (full load) |
Operators
- Italy
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