Conversion of Lexington and Saratoga to aircraft carriers forced acceptance of elements which new design might have changed; opinions as to desirable type of aircraft carrier; dimensions of flight deck; more than one flight deck where planes of different types are carried; deck covering; excess speed necessary; disposing of exhaust from boilers; armament; fire protection; aviation facilities; trial data.
Some observations on the design of airplane carriers and notes on the "Saratoga" and "Lexington,"
Soc. Naval Architects Mar. Engrs. -- Advance Paper
Society of Naval Architects Marine Engineers -- Meeting ; 1928
1928
8 pages
9 Figs. on Supp plate
Conference paper
English
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