Cruiser-like battlecruisers, more protected battlecruisers, fast battleships, and full battleships form a design spectrum. One armour number cannot define these types because the extent of the protected hull and the subdivision behind it also affect resilience after a hit. Moving toward the battleship end generally exchanges speed for wider protection and more subdivision. That distinction places the Tiger Cub below a true battlecruiser even if some armour thicknesses appear comparable.
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The spectrum from battlecruiser to battleship
The proposed ship sits below a battlecruiser in a design spectrum shaped by the trade between speed, armour coverage, and internal subdivision.