Even though this is just a render, submarine aircraft carriers did exist. These submarines saw their most extensive use during World War II, although their operational significance remained rather small.
The most famous of them were the Japanese I-400 class submarine and the French submarine Surcouf, although small numbers of similar craft were built for other nations as well.
Most operational submarine aircraft carriers, with the exception of the I-400 and AM classes, used their aircraft for reconnaissance and observation. This is in contrast to the typical surface aircraft carrier, whose main function is serving as a base for offensive aircraft.
The Japanese I-400-class were the largest submarines of World War II and remained the largest ever built until the construction of nuclear ballistic missile submarines in the 1960s.
Any modern design, if ever actually built would incorporate the same techniques modern aircraft carriers use. The jets are lowered below deck, wings folded for maximum storage.
Every_form on October 25th, 2017 at 20:33 UTC »
Even though this is just a render, submarine aircraft carriers did exist. These submarines saw their most extensive use during World War II, although their operational significance remained rather small.
The most famous of them were the Japanese I-400 class submarine and the French submarine Surcouf, although small numbers of similar craft were built for other nations as well.
Most operational submarine aircraft carriers, with the exception of the I-400 and AM classes, used their aircraft for reconnaissance and observation. This is in contrast to the typical surface aircraft carrier, whose main function is serving as a base for offensive aircraft.
The Japanese I-400-class were the largest submarines of World War II and remained the largest ever built until the construction of nuclear ballistic missile submarines in the 1960s.
Here's the United Kingdom's HMS M2 launching a sea plane with a catapult
Any modern design, if ever actually built would incorporate the same techniques modern aircraft carriers use. The jets are lowered below deck, wings folded for maximum storage.
Pee_Earl_Grey_Hot on October 25th, 2017 at 20:54 UTC »
On April Fools Day they clear the pilot for landing and then submerge.
drpinkcream on October 25th, 2017 at 22:27 UTC »
There is no way something that large would be able to move through the water without detection.