Essex Class Aircraft Carrier CV-20 USS Bennington 3D model

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This model is ideal for video animation projects, focusing on aircraft carriers. The Essex class, a significant series in the United States Navy, boasted 24 vessels in short-hull and long-hull versions. With accurate dimensions and detailed features, this model includes textures for all materials and comes in various formats. It reflects WWII configurations, complete with animatable 40MM anti-aircraft guns, 20mm anti-aircraft guns, four twin-mounted 5"38 caliber guns, animated radar and radio antennas, movable screws and rudder, and elevators that can be raised or lowered. These models render well, appearing realistic with proper animation and rendering techniques. Essex class carriers were notably resilient during WWII, with none lost despite heavy damage to some ships. Their service extended beyond the Vietnam War as newer classes emerged; Saratoga served the US Navy until the 1980s.