USS Ranger (CVA-61): A Pioneering Supercarrier in U.S. Naval History Since being introduced in the early 20th century, aircraft carriers have become critical components of each navy that possesses ...

Three other warships joined the class: the USS Ranger (CV-61), the USS Saratoga (CV-60), and the USS Independence (CV-62). These carriers were non-nuclear, but they were one of the Navy’s most ...