Which destroyer hulls were best suited to helicopter-destroyer or light-carrier derivatives?
Short answerLarge hulls are the starting point. Type 82 and some broad-beamed Soviet designs are suggested for helicopter-destroyer work, without a distinct light-carrier selection.
NotesA helicopter-destroyer derivative needs a large hull. Type 82 is suggested as a suitable historical example, while the broader beam of some Soviet designs is another useful characteristic. The answer does not identify a separate preferred hull for a light aircraft carrier.