Ship Record

HMS Ark Royal (R07)

Learn about HMS Ark Royal (R07)

an Invincible-class carrier.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Ark Royal
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Class: Invincible-class aircraft carrier
Pennant Number: R07
Launched: 1981
Built at: Swan Hunter
Commissioned: 1985
Armament: Sea Harrier aircraft and helicopters
Propulsion: Gas turbines
Role: Aircraft carrier
Notable for: Cold War and post-Cold War service
Fate: Decommissioned in 2011
Status: Decommissioned

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