A more aggressive alternative would declare the G3-derived carriers at 27,000 tons even though the conversion clause permitted larger ships. Three more carriers at the same declared displacement would bring the total to 135,000 tons. The design argument treats 27,000 tons as enough for the large air group sought by American designers and the armour sought by British designers. Building all counted carriers at that size still limits the number of available flight decks. The scheme therefore continues to rely on smaller carriers outside the cumulative allowance for routine overseas work.
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A separate proposal for five declared 27,000-ton carriers
Declaring every large carrier at 27,000 tons would fit five ships within 135,000 tons, with small carriers providing additional flight decks.