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A P-class diesel hull as a practical light carrier

Yes, provided the proposal is understood as a practical light carrier.

Question

Could a practical carrier be built around a P-class Panzerschiff hull with diesel machinery?

Short answer

Yes, provided the proposal is understood as a practical light carrier.

Notes

A diesel-powered carrier design based on the proposed P-class Panzerschiff hull is considered workable. The qualification is that it would be a light carrier. No air-group size, deck arrangement or performance figures are supplied in this brief response.