Would an Admiral-class conversion make a better carrier than a G3 conversion?
Short answerThe Admiral has an attractive hull on paper, but G3s are preferred under this scenario because their construction is less advanced and four similar ships could be completed.
NotesThe Admiral option initially attracts support for its hull form and possible speed. The comparison then narrows the difference: the quoted dimensions are about 860 feet by 104 feet for the Admiral and 856 feet by 106 feet for the G3, with G3 speed given as 32 knots. The extra G3 beam is considered useful for aircraft parking, landing and hangar space. Construction state matters more to the final preference, since the Admirals are treated as partly assembled and weathered while the G3s permit a much freer redesign. Four similar G3-derived carriers are favored over a mixed group assembled from older hulls.