UK Centaur-class Aircraft Carrier

The British Centaur class originated as a wartime light fleet-carrier design, but the completed ships entered service after the Second World War. Centaur, Albion, Bulwark, and Hermes underwent different careers and modifications as naval aviation moved from piston aircraft toward jets and helicopters. Some became commando carriers, while Hermes later fought in the Falklands War and continued in Indian service as Viraat. The class demonstrates how a late-war hull design could be adapted to several very different postwar aviation roles. The long building period allowed completed ships to differ significantly in equipment and aviation arrangements. Angled decks, modern arresting equipment, and helicopter facilities reflected changing requirements. Their conversions helped the Royal Navy preserve useful aviation hulls while balancing conventional fleet operations with amphibious support.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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