Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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How closely would the new fleet carrier resemble Implacable?

Implacable is the closer comparison for the proposed protected fleet carrier, with hangar dimensions still a design consideration.

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Question

Would the proposed 30,000-ton carrier resemble the Audacious class?

Short answer

The closer comparison is Implacable, with an Ark Royal-sized air group and Illustrious-style armour, while hangar dimensions remain a design choice.

Notes

The proposed carrier combines a substantial air group with an armoured structure. Implacable is offered as the closer comparison than Audacious. Ark Royal's large, tall double hangars are another feature the design would ideally retain. Displacement and protection alone do not settle the dimensions of the aircraft spaces.