jeep carrier

Meaning

Noun

• A general purpose aircraft carrier, used in a variety of ways (hence 'general purpose', "GP" or jeep), such as aircraft transport ship, invasion support airstrip, ocean patrol airstrip, fleet/convoy defense airstrip. They were used to alleviate demands made on fleet carriers which have higher levels of defensive capabilities and underway speeds able to keep up with the battle fleet.

Related

Similar words

• general purpose carrier / general purpose aircraft carrier
• GP aircraft carrier / GP carrier

Narrower meaning words

• auxiliary aircraft carrier / auxiliary carrier
• escort aircraft carrier / escort carrier

Broader meaning words

• aircraft carrier
• flattop / flat-top / flat top