How Many Aircraft Carriers Did The US Navy Have During WWII: An Overview of All Carrier Classes

Have you ever wondered how many carriers were in commission in the US Navy during WWII? Here is your answer! Please enjoy this surface-level overview of each carrier class the US Navy had during WWII.

Disclaimer!! The info sheets for each class are as accurate as I could make them. The full load tonnages, crew and aircraft carried may have slightly varied.

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Time Stamps:
Lexington-class fleet carrier - 00:55
Ranger fleet carrier - 01:43
Yorktown-class fleet carrier - 02:45
Wasp fleet carrier - 04:20
Essex-class fleet carrier - 05:31
Independence-class light carrier - 07:51
Long Island-class escort carrier - 09:46
Charger-class escort carrier - 11:02
Bogue-class escort carrier - 11:41
Sangamon-class escort carrier - 12:53
Casablanca-class escort carrier- 14:23
Commencement Bay-class escort carrier - 15:49
Miscellaneous/training carriers - 16:26
Charts & Conclusion - 17:14

Books used to confirm information:
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922-45: Prewar Classes - By Mark Stille
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: WWIII-Built Classes - By Mark Stille
US Navy Escort Carriers 1942-45 - By Mark Stille