The aircraft carrier HMS Unicorn (D 72) of the Royal Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Displacement | 14750 BRT |
| Length | 646 feet (oa) |
| Complement | 1200 men |
| Armament | 8 4" AA guns (4x2) 16 2pdr AA (4x4) 16 20mm AA 35 aircraft |
| Max speed | 24 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 40000 HP |
| Notes on class | Planned as an aircraft depot/maintenance ship to support the new Illustrious-class fleet aircraft carriers, but plans were altered to give the ship some ability to operate as an aircraft carrier of her own. After completion she was employed as a light fleet carrier but later in the war reverted to a maintenance/support/transport ship. |
Royal Navy ships of the Unicorn class
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 | HMS Unicorn (D 72) | |
Full wartime service history on this vessel. | ||
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