Invincible-class carrier-cruiser

The Invincible-class is a class of five warships operated by the Royal Navy. The class is an innovative new concept merging escort carrier and sea-to-land attack duties with aircraft-carrying capabilities, resulting in a "carrier-cruiser". The first ship, HMS Invincible, was completed in 2045 and commissioned in 2048. The class was originally to consist of nine ships, but the project was scaled back due to budgeting issues. The ships are built by Badcock Marine, in the Easthampton Shipyards.

The vessels have a trimaran configuration for increased speed and stability. The ships are 280 metres long and have a tailored air group of up to 32 aircraft (though are capable of carrying up to 45 at full load). The ships as armed with missiles and four 125mm guns in dual turrets. A large flight deck is installed, using the CATOBAR system to operate aircraft, with steam catapults and arrestor wires for launch and recovery.