# Aircraft Carriers of US Navy — From the Langley to the JFK

> Comprehensive reference app detailing US Navy aircraft carriers with photos and histories. (iPhone/iPad app by Historycentral.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-carriers-of-us-navy/id376614126 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Historycentral.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744330560)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-carriers-of-us-navy/id376614126/reviews.md

## What is Aircraft Carriers of US Navy?

AIRCRAFT CARRIERS of the US NAVY is the definitive reference app for every US Navy aircraft carrier ever commissioned. Featuring over
  500 high-quality photographs and comprehensive histories, this app brings to life a century of naval aviation — from the first
  converted collier USS Langley (CV-1) to the nuclear supercarrier USS Gerald Ford (CVN-78).

  Browse 166 aircraft carriers across 21 classes, including fleet carriers, light carriers, and escort carriers. Every ship includes a
  detailed history drawn from the authoritative Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, with newer carrier histories written by
  Historycentral.

  FEATURES:

  - Over 500 high-resolution photographs with optional captions describing when and where each photo was taken
  - Pinch-to-zoom on every photo to examine flight decks, island structures, aircraft, and naval architecture in extraordinary detail
  - Browse by class with separate sections for Fleet Carriers and Escort Carriers
  - Alphabetical and chronological browsing with thumbnail photos
  - Full-text search across all carrier histories
  - Export and share photos directly from the app
  - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad
  - Completely self-contained — no internet connection required

  CARRIER CLASSES COVERED:

  Fleet Carriers: Langley, Lexington, Ranger, Yorktown, Wasp, Essex, Independence, Midway, Saipan, Forrestal, Kitty Hawk, Enterprise,
  John F. Kennedy, Nimitz, and Gerald Ford classes.

  Escort Carriers: Long Island, Bogue, Sangamon, Charger, Casablanca, and Commencement Bay classes.

  From the legendary USS Enterprise (CV-6), the most decorated warship of World War II, to the mighty Nimitz-class supercarriers that
  project American power across the globe — discover the complete story of US Navy aircraft carriers.

  Pro upgrade unlocks full search, photo export, and access to every carrier in the database.

## Key features

- Over 500 high-resolution photographs
- Detailed ship histories
- Browse by class and alphabetically
- Full-text search
- Pinch-to-zoom on photos
- Offline access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carrier Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-carriers-of-us-navy/id376614126/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Some carriers dropped

*2018-03-09*

You have dropped several arrives including oriskany. Pleases review.

Oriskany vet

### 1/5 — Missing information

*2014-01-16*

When reading the history of each carrier scrolling down can never reach the end of the information,  stops and I cannot complete reading the history.  Very frustrating to get so close and not see how the ship finished its career or was lost in battle.
Please fix this bug!

### 4/5 — App Crash

*2012-12-18, version 1.8*

Selecting sub-menu "USS Langley CV-1" from main menu USS Langley CV-1 causes app to crash - I don't think this sub menu is meant to be there. Plenty of info here for naval buffs and app is recommended.

### 4/5 — One of the good one

*2012-04-14, version 1.1*

Very good, text data format could us improvement, other wise is one off the best available.

### 4/5 — Our aircraft carriers

*2012-04-11*

Nice app; I liked it.  The histories of our USN ships was, I feel, done quite well and except for the lack of color in pictues of years long past, what's not to like about the pictures?

One problem I saw is that there is a whole class of carriers (many ships) that are missing - the CVE's, also know as the Jeep Carriers that performed so admirably in WWII.  I emailed the developer and the response was that the CVE's would "... probably be available within a month" (the second week of May 2012) - I can't wait!

### 3/5 — carriers

*2012-01-08*

nice app, except there is a picture of the USS Forrestal in with the USS Saratoga.  In the USS Saratoga category that shows an aerial view of the Saratoga in Cannes, France with the Daniels, that is the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).  in the email section it would be nice to have the picture as a background instead of an attachment.

### 1/5 — text poor on the Touch

*2010-07-18*

This may be fine for the iPad but the text part does not work at all well on the iPod Touch.

### 4/5 — Getting There...

*2010-06-29, version 0*

Like their Battleships app, this app is a great idea that is poorly executed. There are numerous spelling errors, wrong pictures and many buttons are mislabeled. For example, under USS Essex, one of the pictures is of the Enterprise CV6. Lexington CV16's history button is labeled USS Monterey. There are literally dozens of errors like these, including run-ons in the menu, like USS EnterpriseCVN-65 (should be a space between "Enterprise" and "CVN-65"). Both this app and the Battleships app need extensive proofreading and should not rely on some automated system they may be using to pull data. Great "fun"  potential, but sloppiness ruins it.

Update: I actually DOWNGRADED my review to ONE star. Of all the typos, mislabeled buttons and mistakes in this, they fix a grand total of 1 thing (ONE!?) in the new version - and its not actually fixed! The Saratoga still has the Ranger's history! "Wow" is all I can say and that's not in a good way. Easily a five star app reduced to a one star disappointment, all because of not even applying simple proofreading skills. If I were the developers, I would be embarrassed.

I will gladly update this review towards the positive (I don't like giving 1 star to apps) if the developer shows even the least bit of interest and pride in their own app. And the Battleship app could undergo a spell check too while you are at it.

Update 2: Things are a little better, but more work needs to be done. For example:

Saratoga CV60 still has Ranger CV61's history.
Harry S Truman is CVN75, not CVN73
One of the Essex'x CV9 pictures is of Enterprise CV6 (Builders Trial)

### 3/5 — Poor Attention to Detail

*2010-06-14*

This is a fun App, but there are some big errors, e.g. What is a 'probram'? I was blessed with the opportunity to fly from three of these amazing ships.

The history of the Kitty Hawk and Lincoln that I experienced is put together very well and vividly. Unfortunately along the way the Saratoga morphs into the Ranger?

The Great Americans that served and still serve on these ships are the model of attention to detail, the App they inspire should be equally so.

The photos are excellent and the interface well done, but for now I recommend keeping your $2 until the next version hits the street.

## Frequently asked questions about Aircraft Carriers of US Navy

### What is the Aircraft Carriers of US Navy app?

Aircraft Carriers of US Navy is a reference application that provides comprehensive histories and over 500 high-quality photographs of every US Navy aircraft carrier ever commissioned, from the USS Langley to the USS Gerald Ford.

### Can I use Aircraft Carriers of US Navy offline?

Yes, the app is completely self-contained and does not require an internet connection to access its content, making it available for offline use.

### How many aircraft carriers are featured in the app?

The app features 166 aircraft carriers across 21 classes, including fleet carriers and escort carriers, with detailed histories and high-resolution photographs.

### What kind of photos are included in Aircraft Carriers of US Navy?

The app includes over 500 high-resolution photographs, many with optional captions indicating when and where they were taken. Users can pinch-to-zoom to examine details on flight decks, islands, and aircraft.

### Does Aircraft Carriers of US Navy have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with an optional pro upgrade for enhanced features.

### What information is unlocked with the pro upgrade?

The pro upgrade unlocks full-text search capabilities, the ability to export and share photos directly from the app, and access to every carrier in the database.

### What devices is Aircraft Carriers of US Navy compatible with?

The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is Aircraft Carriers of US Navy updated?

The app was last updated on March 26, 2026, indicating recent development and potential for future content additions or improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-03-26

Totally rewritten code, which is faster and can use all the modern devices.  The history of the modern carriers has been updated through February 2026.

### 2.9 — 2024-06-19

Carrier history has been brought up to date

### 2.8 — 2023-07-26

We have added the first photos of the navies newest carrier USS John F Kennedy CVN-79

### 2.7 — 2020-06-05

Changed graphics, additional photos, native on all devices

### 2.6 — 2017-11-09

+ Optimized for iPhone X
+ New Photo of U.S.S. Gerald Ford

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