Key Points and Summary - In 2005, the retired supercarrier USS America (CV-66) was chosen for a final, vital mission: to be intentionally sunk in a live-fire exercise to test carrier survivability.
Summary and Key Points: The USS America (CV-66), a conventionally-powered Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier, served the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1996. Known as “Big A,” the ship played significant roles ...
Key Points and Summary - The USS America (CV-66), a decorated Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier that served from Vietnam to the Gulf War, met a unique and controversial end. -Instead of becoming a museum, ...