The G3 design carried enough armor to sit nearer the battle end of the spectrum, but external protection was only part of the design. Its cruiser-style internal construction had to support battle-level armor. That combination joined two different structural approaches in one hull. The resulting compromise may not have worked as intended.
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The G3 design's structural compromise
Heavier armor moved the G3 toward the battle end of the spectrum, but its cruiser-style internal structure made the hybrid doubtful.