AIRCRAFT CARRIERS of the US NAVY is the definitive reference app for every US Navy aircraft carrier ever commissioned. Featuring over
500 high-quality photographs and comprehensive histories, this app brings to life a century of naval aviation — from the first
converted collier USS Langley (CV-1) to the nuclear supercarrier USS Gerald Ford (CVN-78).
Browse 166 aircraft carriers across 21 classes, including fleet carriers, light carriers, and escort carriers. Every ship includes a
detailed history drawn from the authoritative Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, with newer carrier histories written by
Historycentral.
FEATURES:
- Over 500 high-resolution photographs with optional captions describing when and where each photo was taken
- Pinch-to-zoom on every photo to examine flight decks, island structures, aircraft, and naval architecture in extraordinary detail
- Browse by class with separate sections for Fleet Carriers and Escort Carriers
- Alphabetical and chronological browsing with thumbnail photos
- Full-text search across all carrier histories
- Export and share photos directly from the app
- Optimized for both iPhone and iPad
- Completely self-contained — no internet connection required
CARRIER CLASSES COVERED:
Fleet Carriers: Langley, Lexington, Ranger, Yorktown, Wasp, Essex, Independence, Midway, Saipan, Forrestal, Kitty Hawk, Enterprise,
John F. Kennedy, Nimitz, and Gerald Ford classes.
Escort Carriers: Long Island, Bogue, Sangamon, Charger, Casablanca, and Commencement Bay classes.
From the legendary USS Enterprise (CV-6), the most decorated warship of World War II, to the mighty Nimitz-class supercarriers that
project American power across the globe — discover the complete story of US Navy aircraft carriers.
Pro upgrade unlocks full search, photo export, and access to every carrier in the database.
Nice app; I liked it. The histories of our USN ships was, I feel, done quite well and except for the lack of color in pictues of years long past, what's not to like about the pictures?One problem I saw is that there is a whole class of carriers (many ships) that are missing - the CVE's, also know as the Jeep Carriers that performed so admirably in WWII. I emailed the developer and the response was that the CVE's would "... probably be available within a month" (the second week of May 2012) - I can't wait!
Some carriers dropped
ltcicofficer
You have dropped several arrives including oriskany. Pleases review.Oriskany vet
Poor Attention to Detail
BlacklionCTA
This is a fun App, but there are some big errors, e.g. What is a 'probram'? I was blessed with the opportunity to fly from three of these amazing ships.The history of the Kitty Hawk and Lincoln that I experienced is put together very well and vividly. Unfortunately along the way the Saratoga morphs into the Ranger?The Great Americans that served and still serve on these ships are the model of attention to detail, the App they inspire should be equally so.The photos are excellent and the interface well done, but for now I recommend keeping your $2 until the next version hits the street.
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DJPJR
nice app, except there is a picture of the USS Forrestal in with the USS Saratoga. In the USS Saratoga category that shows an aerial view of the Saratoga in Cannes, France with the Daniels, that is the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). in the email section it would be nice to have the picture as a background instead of an attachment.
Totally rewritten code, which is faster and can use all the modern devices. The history of the modern carriers has been updated through February 2026.
Version 3.0
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Information
Seller
Historycentral.com Inc
Size
115.1 MB
Category
Reference
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
