The difference between Aircraft carrier and Helicopter carrier

When used as nouns, aircraft carrier means a warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed, whereas helicopter carrier means a class of aircraft carrier designed to operate helicopters.


check bellow for the other definitions of Aircraft carrier and Helicopter carrier

  1. Aircraft carrier as a noun:

    A warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed.

  1. Helicopter carrier as a noun (military):

    A class of aircraft carrier designed to operate helicopters