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Would an armoured US carrier improve the whole fleet's survivability?

One such carrier would have a limited effect on its own; adopting the design across the fleet could improve carrier survivability in action.

Question

Would a US carrier with armour and turbo-electric drive be a useful development?

Short answer

One such carrier would have a limited effect on its own; adopting the design across the fleet could improve carrier survivability in action.

Notes

The proposed carrier combines turbo-electric drive with an armoured hangar deck and an enclosed hurricane bow. The effect of a single ship on the wider war would depend on events. Adopting those features as the standard for American carriers would spread their protection throughout the force and could improve survivability in action.