Larger ships could combine heavy flight-deck armour with a large air group without the earlier forced compromise. Malta and Midway supply the named examples. An armoured flight deck is distinguished from a fully armoured hangar, though parts of a hangar could still have protection. Increasing aircraft size and weight also drove growth.
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Later large carrier designs converge
Malta and Midway illustrate the ability to combine large air groups and substantial flight-deck armour beyond earlier treaty limits.