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Majestic-class aircraft carrier
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jay C. Pugh · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Fleet Aircraft Carriers · United Kingdom · 1945
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Majestic-class aircraft carrier
Majestic-class aircraft carrier Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jay C. Pugh · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air Wing Capacity
60
Sortie Generation
55
Power Projection
65
Survivability
50
Endurance
70
Sensors & C2
40
Aviation Facilities
60
Speed
45
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHarland and Wolff, Vickers-Armstrongs
CategoryFleet Aircraft Carriers
EraWorld War II
In service1945–1961
Operators7 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Fleet Aircraft Carriers MASS Rating
8/21
World War II
31/62
All-Time
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · 10 axes scored
Air Wing Capacity
60
Sortie Generation
55
Power Projection
65
Survivability
50
Endurance
70
Sensors & C2
40
Aviation Facilities
60
Speed
45
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category.
01 / Overview
Majestic-class aircraft carrier
Production
1945–1961
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET AIRCRAFT CARRIERS · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
fleet aircraft carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationaircraft carrier
  • Ship Typelight fleet aircraft carrier
  • Builder / Shipyardcivilian shipyards
  • Laid Down1942
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement15,750 t
  • Standard Displacement15,750 t
  • Full Load Displacement19,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)211.8 m
  • Beam24.38 m
  • Draft5.94 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement1,050
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Parsons geared turbines, 4 × Admiralty 3-drum boilers
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power29,828 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed25 kn
  • Cruise Speed14 kn
  • Range12,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun40 mm Bofors
  • Main Gun Calibre40 mm
  • Main Gun Count30
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed5
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled1
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945Production started
  2. 1961Production ended
81
years in service
16
years in production
5
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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