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Casablanca and Bearn in the escort-carrier comparison

The Bearn hypothetical leads to a brief preference for a Casablanca even before the proposed four-for-one exchange.

Question

Would you take four Casablanca-class escort carriers instead of one Bearn?

Short answer

Yes; the stated preference would accept a single Casablanca in that exchange.

Notes

The proposed exchange supplies four Casablanca-class escort carriers in place of one Bearn. The preference expressed would accept even a one-for-one exchange. It is a judgement about the ships, without a detailed comparison of air groups, speed, or other design characteristics to explain it.