How many aircraft carriers are there in the world?

Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of aircraft carrier today: larger aircraft carriers that carry both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, smaller carriers that operate helicopters, and amphibious ships that have full-length flight decks, hangars, and carry helicopters. read more

The United States Navy is a blue-water navy that is arguably the world's largest and most powerful because, among its numerous other vessels, it has the world's largest fleet of nuclear powered aircraft carriers. read more

The U.K. has two aircraft carriers currently under construction. There's the Queen Elizabeth, due to become operational in 2020, and Prince of Wales, due in 2022. They will be the largest ships ever built for the Royal Navy. Once completed, the carriers will be 920 feet long and displace 65,000 tons apiece. read more

There are about 19 aircraft carriers in service around the world today with two in reserve. Of which 11 of the 21 (service+ reserve) are from the US Navy. Their deckspace equals to twice the rest of the world combined. read more