KM Europa Aircraft Carrier

Germany considered converting the large liner Europa into an aircraft carrier during the Second World War. The project did not create an operational carrier, and technical, stability, and wartime-priority problems limited progress. It belongs to the history of proposed conversions, distinct from both Europa’s actual merchant career and the purpose-built but unfinished Graf Zeppelin.

Europa had entered transatlantic service in 1930 after a serious construction-yard fire delayed completion. Her high speed and large hull made her an attractive candidate when Germany reconsidered carrier conversions in 1942. Fitting a flight deck, hangars, and aviation equipment would nevertheless have transformed her weight distribution and internal arrangements. The scheme was abandoned without producing a warship. The actual liner survived the war and later resumed passenger service under French ownership as Liberté.

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, 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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