Thunderbird-Class Aircraft Carrier - Revision history

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⚫	{{FandomSanitize}}{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}{{Draft}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.
		+	{{Craft
		+	\|name = Thunderbird Class
		+	\|full_name = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier
		+	\|image = Screenshot550.png\|imagedesc= The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters
		+	\|type=Ship
		+	\|role=Aircraft carrier
		+	\|origin=[[Vocavium]]
		+	\|design_start=who knows\|design_end=
		+	\|prod_start=2081\|prod_end=2083
		+	\|designer=[[Vocavian Shipbuilding Department]]
		+	\|cost=about 4 quarters
		+	\|built=2
		+	\|serv_start=who knows\|serv_end=ongoing
		+	\|operators=[[Vocavium]]
		+	{{Craft/Naval Vessel
		+	\|mass=2,850 tonnes
		+	\|length= 143
		+	\|width= 35
		+	\|height= 30
		+	\|draft=
		+	\|propulsion=6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells
		+	\|knots= 60
		+	\|metres= 30
		+	\|range= idk
		+	\|crew= idk
		+	\|sensors= <br/>
		+	\|armament=idk
		+	\|vehicles=Fighters\|26 VAA Taiowa light fighters
		+	}}
		+	}}
		⚫	The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.
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	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo at 01:43, 10 March 2025

2025-03-10T01:43:37Z

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−	{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}{{Draft}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.	+	{{FandomSanitize}}{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}{{Draft}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.

	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo: Spartwo moved page Thunderbird Class Aircraft Carrier to Thunderbird-Class Aircraft Carrier

2025-03-08T22:51:49Z

Spartwo moved page Thunderbird Class Aircraft Carrier to Thunderbird-Class Aircraft Carrier

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MiffedStarfish at 12:13, 13 June 2024

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	The first ship of the Class to be commissioned was the VN 'Errant Herald', laid down in 2080 entering service in 2081. In early 2081, the 'Errant Herald' completed a shakedown cruise around the Westray Peninsula, used to ascertain her performance. In a speed trial, she briefly reached 31.2m/s in calm water much to the crews delight, though the chief engineer took a rather more dim view after it was revealed that the high speed had misaligned a propeller blade on the starboard engine pod. Returning to port, repairs were made and the ship was for the first time fitted with a full complement of fighters. 26 VAF Taiowa light fighters were dispatched and assigned to the carrier for a full patrol. After 75 days the 'Errant Herald' completed her first, and last patrol, returning to port on the same day as the programme's cancellation. Whilst her semi-completed sister ship was deconstructed for materials, the 'Errant Herald' remains a commissioned warship, though it is doubtful she will return to active duty.		The first ship of the Class to be commissioned was the VN 'Errant Herald', laid down in 2080 entering service in 2081. In early 2081, the 'Errant Herald' completed a shakedown cruise around the Westray Peninsula, used to ascertain her performance. In a speed trial, she briefly reached 31.2m/s in calm water much to the crews delight, though the chief engineer took a rather more dim view after it was revealed that the high speed had misaligned a propeller blade on the starboard engine pod. Returning to port, repairs were made and the ship was for the first time fitted with a full complement of fighters. 26 VAF Taiowa light fighters were dispatched and assigned to the carrier for a full patrol. After 75 days the 'Errant Herald' completed her first, and last patrol, returning to port on the same day as the programme's cancellation. Whilst her semi-completed sister ship was deconstructed for materials, the 'Errant Herald' remains a commissioned warship, though it is doubtful she will return to active duty.
	[[Category:Naval Craft]]		[[Category:Naval Craft]]
−	[[Category:Aircraft ~~carrier~~]]	+	[[Category:Aircraft Carriers]]

Squiddy at 16:55, 29 May 2024

2024-05-29T16:55:25Z

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	The first ship of the Class to be commissioned was the VN 'Errant Herald', laid down in 2080 entering service in 2081. In early 2081, the 'Errant Herald' completed a shakedown cruise around the Westray Peninsula, used to ascertain her performance. In a speed trial, she briefly reached 31.2m/s in calm water much to the crews delight, though the chief engineer took a rather more dim view after it was revealed that the high speed had misaligned a propeller blade on the starboard engine pod. Returning to port, repairs were made and the ship was for the first time fitted with a full complement of fighters. 26 VAF Taiowa light fighters were dispatched and assigned to the carrier for a full patrol. After 75 days the 'Errant Herald' completed her first, and last patrol, returning to port on the same day as the programme's cancellation. Whilst her semi-completed sister ship was deconstructed for materials, the 'Errant Herald' remains a commissioned warship, though it is doubtful she will return to active duty.		The first ship of the Class to be commissioned was the VN 'Errant Herald', laid down in 2080 entering service in 2081. In early 2081, the 'Errant Herald' completed a shakedown cruise around the Westray Peninsula, used to ascertain her performance. In a speed trial, she briefly reached 31.2m/s in calm water much to the crews delight, though the chief engineer took a rather more dim view after it was revealed that the high speed had misaligned a propeller blade on the starboard engine pod. Returning to port, repairs were made and the ship was for the first time fitted with a full complement of fighters. 26 VAF Taiowa light fighters were dispatched and assigned to the carrier for a full patrol. After 75 days the 'Errant Herald' completed her first, and last patrol, returning to port on the same day as the programme's cancellation. Whilst her semi-completed sister ship was deconstructed for materials, the 'Errant Herald' remains a commissioned warship, though it is doubtful she will return to active duty.
	[[Category:Naval Craft]]		[[Category:Naval Craft]]
		+	[[Category:Aircraft carrier]]

Spartwo at 13:57, 28 October 2022

2022-10-28T13:57:44Z

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−	{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.	+	{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}{{Draft}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.

	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo: Text replacement - "title1 = " to "title ="

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−	{{Craft\|~~title1~~ = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.	+	{{Craft\|title =Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.

	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo at 11:12, 27 October 2022

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−	{{Craft\|title1 = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|~~image1~~ = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.	+	{{Craft\|title1 = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.

	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo: Text replacement - "{{Naval_vehicles_(military)" to "{{Craft"

2022-10-25T21:47:13Z

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−	{{~~Naval_vehicles_(military)~~\|title1 = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image1 = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.	+	{{Craft\|title1 = Thunderbird Class aircraft carrier\|image1 = Screenshot550.png\|caption1 = The VN 'Errant Herald' sets sail with a full complement of 26 VAA Taiowa light fighters\|operators = Vocavian Navy\|produced = 2\|mass = 2,850 tons (3,190 tons fully loaded)\|length = 143m\|propulsion = 6 electric engine pods, each housing a pair of 8-bladed contra-rotating propellers, powered by 2 fuel cells\|speed = 60 knots (30.5m/s)\|armamemt = Full complement of fixed wing aircraft\|complement = 26 fighter aircraft\|designation = Aircraft Carrier}}The Thunderbird Class was a class of 2 supercarriers in service with the Vocavian Navy. The class derives its name from the primary god of the sky and cosmos in Vocavian mythology. When first introduced, they were the largest warships to serve in the Vocavian Navy, and among the largest surface vessels ever put to sea. The first of the class, the VN 'Errant Herald' was laid down in 2080 and entered service in 2081. Her sister ship the VN 'Mountain Forge' was set to enter service in early 2082, however in 2083 the Thunderbird Class was cancelled due to spiralling costs and budget overruns. The experimental construction methods utilised to give the hull greater rigidity proved too expensive on such a large scale, and subsequently development of the class was postponed indefinitely.

	Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.		Instead, development began on a new class designed to incorporate many of the Thunderbird Class's features, such as fuel cell propulsion, an internal hangar and elevators.

Spartwo at 14:39, 25 October 2022

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	== Design ==		== Design ==
	Design work for the Thunderbird Class began shortly after the Vocavian Federation was founded in order to quickly establish Vocavium as a military power. Chieftain Shatter-Horn ordained the construction of a large carrier capable of supporting a complement of 20 aircraft in order to project Vocavian naval power to greater ranges. The ships were designed to build open the construction techniques those used by merchants who built particularly large cargo ships that traversed the K'yangtze river, built with remarkable rigidity and strength in order to withstand the rough water conditions common in the bay, due to the Avem mountain's micro-climate. The Vocavian Shipbuilding Department (VSD) submitted a proposal for a 143m vessel fitted with an internal hangar and elevator for access, boosting the carrier's storage capacity. The proposal was approved and in 2080 the Vocavian Navy placed an order for 2 ships. Using the knowledge accrued from years of robust shipbuilding, the type was able to be large enough to accommodate 26 fighter aircraft, exceeding the original design specifications. It has a total length of 143m, a beam of 35m and a total height of 30m.		Design work for the Thunderbird Class began shortly after the Vocavian Federation was founded in order to quickly establish Vocavium as a military power. Chieftain Shatter-Horn ordained the construction of a large carrier capable of supporting a complement of 20 aircraft in order to project Vocavian naval power to greater ranges. The ships were designed to build open the construction techniques those used by merchants who built particularly large cargo ships that traversed the K'yangtze river, built with remarkable rigidity and strength in order to withstand the rough water conditions common in the bay, due to the Avem mountain's micro-climate. The Vocavian Shipbuilding Department (VSD) submitted a proposal for a 143m vessel fitted with an internal hangar and elevator for access, boosting the carrier's storage capacity. The proposal was approved and in 2080 the Vocavian Navy placed an order for 2 ships. Using the knowledge accrued from years of robust shipbuilding, the type was able to be large enough to accommodate 26 fighter aircraft, exceeding the original design specifications. It has a total length of 143m, a beam of 35m and a total height of 30m.
−	[[File:~~VSD~~.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|The official logo of the Vocavian Shipbuilding Department. ]]	+	[[File:VSD_Logo.png\|thumb\|220x220px\|The official logo of the Vocavian Shipbuilding Department. ]]
	The Thunderbird Class utilises a ski style ramp to launch aircraft, making it suitable for even large AEW and tanker aircraft to use the flight deck. The deck is shaped to allow carrier operations to efficiently take place. The protrusion on the port side of the deck, referred to as 'the bulge' by carrier personnel, enables aircraft to manoeuvre after landing towards the elevator. Therefore it is kept clear at all times and is not suitable for aircraft storage.		The Thunderbird Class utilises a ski style ramp to launch aircraft, making it suitable for even large AEW and tanker aircraft to use the flight deck. The deck is shaped to allow carrier operations to efficiently take place. The protrusion on the port side of the deck, referred to as 'the bulge' by carrier personnel, enables aircraft to manoeuvre after landing towards the elevator. Therefore it is kept clear at all times and is not suitable for aircraft storage.