The Italian Navy's Cavour aircraft carrier can support 8 AV-8B Harrier or F-35 joint strike fighter VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft and 12 helicopters EH101, NH 90.
The Cavour aircraft carrier can support V/STOL and helicopter air operations and transport up to 24 Ariete MBTs or 50 Dardo infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
