lightning carrier

English

Alternative forms
  • Lightning carrier, Lightning Carrier

Etymology

From Blend of lightning +‎ aircraft carrier. From the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the Lightning II jump jet, itself named after WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning I, in turn, named after the lightning bolt and lightning.

Noun

lightning carrier (plural lightning carriers)

  1. (nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and, anti-submarine patrol (ASW)

Synonyms

Coordinate terms
  • amphibious assault ship
  • amphibious helicopter dock (AHD)
  • ancillary carrier
  • ASW carrier
  • auxiliary carrier
  • aviation cruiser
  • commando carrier
  • escort carrier
  • helicopter carrier
  • landing helicopter assault (LHA)
  • landing helicopter dock (LHD)
  • light carrier
  • sea control ship
  • ski-jump carrier
  • STOL carrier
  • VSTOL carrier
  • VTOL carrier
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