The Essex-class and Midway-class US Navy aircraft carriers could carry the most aircraft during WWII, with the Essex-class typically carrying about 100 and the Midway-class capable of carrying 137. The Shinano, a converted Japanese battleship, was technically the largest but could only carry around 47 aircraft and was intended as a maintenance and repair ship. US Navy carriers Essex-class: Designed as fleet carriers, these ships could carry approximately 100 aircraft, making them the most numero

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