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Would Japan continue with Taiho-type fleet carriers?

The expectation is continued fleet-carrier construction on the Taiho line.

Question

What direction would Japanese carrier orders take during the longer peace?

Short answer

The expectation is continued fleet-carrier construction on the Taiho line.

Notes

Continued commitment to fleet-carrier doctrine favours further ships on the Taiho line. The forecast does not specify how many could be built or when they would be ready.