Spain's earlier carrier and Thailand's carrier offer workable light-carrier models when their restricted missions and aircraft numbers are accepted. A navy demanding a much larger air group or broader capabilities is asking for a different kind of ship. Spain's later move to a landing ship with carrier capability changes that balance of roles. The Australian adoption of that design illustrates a further procurement choice: removing fixed-wing support equipment can create additional work if the requirement returns later.
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The limits that make a light carrier practical
A practical light carrier requires clear limits on its missions and air group, illustrated by Spanish, Thai, and Australian design choices.