13 biggest warships in the world, including HMS Queen Elizabeth and humungous American aircraft carriers

As the equipment gets more robust and capabilities increase in lethality, many of the vessels have become humungous in size. Most of them are aircraft carriers, built to host various fighter jets and helicopters while complete with huge guns and other weaponry.

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The Royal Navy faces competition from militaries globally, with certain nations pushing to bolster their fleets. Some of these vessels may be familiar to Portsmouth residents, as they have either been spotted in the Solent or have conducted exercises alongside British forces.

These are the 13 biggest warships in the world, ranked by their gross tonnage when fully loaded. Length measurements are also included.