Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Forrestal retained internal lessons from earlier US carriers

Forrestal carried forward some internal spacing and arrangement, with no claim that the same lineage was visible in her hull or exterior.

Carrier DesignForrestal Class Aircraft CarriersMidway Class Aircraft CarriersUS NavyYorktown Class Aircraft Carriers
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Question

How much of Forrestal's design came from the Midway and Yorktown classes?

Short answer

Forrestal carried forward some internal spacing and arrangement, with no claim that the same lineage was visible in her hull or exterior.

Notes

The question follows a comparison of Midway with an enlarged, armoured Yorktown. Forrestal is said to carry forward some of that lineage in the spacing and shape of internal compartments. A shared hull design is not claimed, and the inherited arrangements would not be apparent from the ship's exterior.