Forrestal-Class Carrier

The American Forrestal class was the first purpose-built class of large postwar “supercarriers,” incorporating an angled deck and facilities for increasingly demanding jet aircraft. Its design reflected lessons from wartime carriers and early jet operations.

Four ships formed the class: Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence. Large flight decks and more capable catapults allowed heavier and faster aircraft than wartime carriers had originally accommodated. Their conventional power plants distinguished them from the later nuclear-powered Enterprise. Service extended through the Vietnam era and into the late Cold War. The catastrophic 1967 fire aboard Forrestal also influenced naval damage-control and safety training, demonstrating how aviation fuel and armed aircraft created hazards even before combat sorties left the deck.

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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