Q&A · 51:23-1:00:11

A G3 carrier conversion would resemble a British Lexington

A reference drawing helps frame the likely island, machinery, lift, gun, and displacement choices of a G3 carrier.

Question

What kind of carrier would a G3 battlecruiser conversion produce, and how would it compare with an Admiral-class conversion?

Short answer

It would be a roughly 35,000-ton fleet carrier comparable to Lexington, probably with a single large hangar, substantial dual-purpose guns, and a mix of centerline and deck-edge lifts.

Notes

The large hull supports a Lexington-scale carrier without retaining heavy cruiser guns, and the machinery position may encourage a twin-island or rearranged island solution. British designers would likely experiment with both centerline and deck-edge lifts and use a strong dual-purpose battery rather than oversized surface armament.