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USS John F. Kennedy as a favourite conventional carrier

USS John F. Kennedy is the choice, with its relationship to the Kitty Hawk family noted.

Question

What was the best conventionally powered aircraft carrier?

Short answer

USS John F. Kennedy, identified here as a Kitty Hawk subclass.

Notes

USS John F. Kennedy is selected as the preferred conventionally powered carrier, with its relationship to the Kitty Hawk family noted. No detailed comparison of aircraft capacity, endurance, or deck performance accompanies the choice.