The closing comparison distinguishes the role of a superpower benchmark from the needs of a medium power. A superpower may require the most capable and visibly dominant carrier system because global primacy is part of the mission. A medium power still needs credible reach, but it can concentrate on the operating abilities that best serve its own strategy and resources. CVA-01 was designed around that more selective requirement.
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Designing a carrier system for a medium power
A medium power needs a carrier that fits its missions and resources rather than one built to display superpower primacy.