Trieste is Alex Clarke's preferred starting point for adapting an LHD to a medium navy's needs. A panel member qualifies that preference by asking whether the navy has STOVL aircraft. Without them, the choices shift towards drones or a helicopter-focused ship, depending on the mission. The contrasting reaction to Juan Carlos I concerns its box-like appearance, while acknowledging how strongly its form follows its function.
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Trieste's appeal depends on the intended air group
The preference for Trieste leads to a practical distinction between STOVL, drone and helicopter air groups.