The article discusses the proposal to convert decommissioned Iowa-class battleships into aircraft carriers in the 1980s. The idea was to develop a special type of aircraft carrier by combining the battleships with the AV-8B Harrier II VTOL aircraft. The technical feasibility of the idea, including the potential layout and capacity of the converted carrier, is explored. Ultimately, the conversion idea was deemed impractical, leading to the battleships being equipped with additional weaponry instead. The article also points out the various challenges and limitations associated with converting the battleships into aircraft carriers, making it a low-cost-effective solution.
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