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Could helicopter conversions replace CAM ships?

A hangar and landing area could make a merchant ship useful for helicopter operations without a full-length flight deck.

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Question

Could helicopter merchant conversions replace CAM ships?

Short answer

Yes; they are judged easier and quicker to convert because helicopters need a hangar and landing area without a full-length flight deck.

Notes

A merchant ship could support helicopters with a hangar and a solid landing area. It would not require a full-length flight deck. On that basis, the conversion is judged less technically difficult than producing a CAM ship.