Cavour Italian Modern Aircraft Carrier

Italy’s Cavour was developed as a modern aircraft carrier and expeditionary-support ship for the Marina Militare. Her ski-jump deck and aviation facilities supported short-takeoff/vertical-landing aircraft, with later work preparing the ship for newer combat aircraft. Vehicle and troop-related arrangements gave the design a broader support dimension than a simple flight deck alone suggests. She belongs to Italy’s postwar carrier development and is distinct from the early twentieth-century battleship Conte di Cavour.

The ship also supports helicopters and embarked troops, giving it functions beyond fixed-wing aviation. Its conversion for F-35B operations illustrates the changes in deck arrangements, support equipment, and training required by a new naval aircraft generation.

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 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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