The Aircraft Carrier HMS Invincible
The Aircraft Carrier HMS Invincible by Witold Koszela is a detailed exploration of the lead ship of a class of British light aircraft carriers, published by KAGERO on May 26, 2021. This edition spans 28 pages and is presented in English. The book outlines the unique design features of the HMS Invincible, originally conceived as “through-deck cruisers” and distinguished from conventional helicopter-carrying ships of its era.
Readers will discover insights into the innovative aspects of the Invincible-class carriers, including their gas turbine propulsion and modular design, which facilitated upgrades without structural changes. The text also highlights the ship’s ski-jump ramp, specifically designed for VSTOL Sea Harriers, showcasing the advanced military capabilities of this era. The book provides a comprehensive look at the history and technical specifications relevant to naval enthusiasts and those interested in military history.
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HMS Invincible was the lead ship of a class of British light aircraft carriers built between 1973 and 1985, originally designed as “through-deck cruisers” (TDC). This set them apart from conventional helicopter-carrying ships of the time, which typically featured a flight deck in the aft section of the vessel.
Invincible-class carriers were the world’s largest warships powered by gas turbines and featured a modular design which allowed replacement and upgrades of various elements of the propulsion system and equipment without the need for any structural modifications of the hull.
A characteristic feature of the Invincible class was a “ski-jump” ramp at the end of the flight deck designed for VSTOL Sea Harriers, which at that time were state-of-the-art combat platforms.
As designed, the ship was to carry five Sea Harriers and nine Sea King helicopters (six ASW variants and three transports).
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