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HOW STUFF WORKS: ; Aircraft carriers are an important part of the military
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With tensions rising around the world, America's military is
constantly in the news. One of the most important parts of that
military power is the aircraft carrier. A carrier is the largest
machine in the arsenal, and it has an incredible ability. With an
aircraft carrier, the United States can bring a complete
miniaturized military airfield to any part of the world in just a
week or two.
The most impressive part of an aircraft carrier is its sheer
size. At more than 1,000 feet long and 20 stories high, an aircraft
carrier is like a mini city. It comes complete with at least 5,000
crewmembers ...
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