Relative Carrier Sizes in World War II
| Bogue class Escort carrier | Independence class light carrier | Essex class fleet carrier | Illustrious class carrier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 495 ft (151 m) | 625 ft (190 m) | 875 ft (266 m) | 675 ft (205 m) |
| Beam: | 69 ft (21 m) | 72 ft (22 m) | 92 ft (28 m) | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Displacement: | 9,800 t | 11,000 t | 27,100 t | 23,000 t |
| Armament | 1x 127 mm, light AA | light AA | 12x 127 mm, light AA | 16x 114 mm |
| Armor | None | 50–125 mm | 150–200 mm | 75 mm deck |
| Aircraft: | 24 | 33 | 90 | 72 |
| Speed: | 17 knots (32 km/h) | 31 knots (58 km/h) | 33 knots (61 km/h) | 30 knots |
| Crew: | 850 | 1,569 | 3,448 | 817 + 390 |
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