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An aerial port view of the Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66).
The US Navy controversially blasted ex-aircraft carrier America in a 2005 exercise to examine its ability to sustain damage.

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  • The US Navy's carrier fleet is known for its impressive firepower and resilience in battle.
  • The fleet's durability is attributed partly to the sacrifice of its predecessor, USS America.
  • The Navy tried for weeks to sink the "Big A," eventually resorting to scuttle the ship onboard.

The US Navy's supercarrier fleet is famed for its offensive power, massive size, and versatility in battle.

US aircraft carriers led their strike groups to the front lines of global conflicts and are frequently used to intimidate US adversaries.

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How the US Navy tried — and failed — to sink carrier USS America for weeks