As such they are considered a type of helicopter carrier.
Pure helicopter carriers are difficult to define in the 21st century.
He also wants to know whether the £40m saving was used to subsidise the tender for the helicopter carrier.
Once the new technology had been demonstrated, development of the multipurpose helicopter carrier would proceed.
An invitation to tender for a new helicopter carrier was issued in February 1992.
Finally, is it still the Government's intention to proceed with ordering a large helicopter carrier, known as an aviation support ship?
She now only operates helicopters and serves as a helicopter carrier.
A helicopter carrier carries helicopters and sometimes airplanes as well.
Many countries have helicopter carriers because they are cheaper than aircraft carriers.
Both options were turned down, and it was instead proposed to operate Melbourne as a helicopter carrier.