An aircraft carrier is a warship that serves as a mobile airbase, designed to operate and support various types of naval aircraft. These ships are equipped with a large flight deck, hangar facilities for storing and maintaining aircraft, and advanced systems for launching and recovering planes. Aircraft carriers play an important role in modern navies, providing long-range strike capabilities, power projection, and air defense. They can also serve as command centers for coordinating naval operations or supporting amphibious assaults on land.