USS America Was Built So Tough Even the U.S. Navy Couldn't Sink It

Summary and Key Points: The USS America (CV-66), a Cold War-era aircraft carrier, was purposefully sunk on May 14, 2005, by the US Navy to gather valuable data on how carriers respond to enemy attacks.

-This Kitty Hawk-class carrier, commissioned in 1965 and decommissioned in 1996, was subjected to a live-fire test.

-Despite protests from veterans, the Navy used America to enhance the design and survivability of future carriers. The ship, which served in various conflicts including the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm...