Different construction stages could produce different final layouts within the Malta class. Hulls further along might follow the earlier limited-change proposal, while less complete ships could adopt the alternative arrangement. Available funding would also affect how much alteration was practical. A two-and-two division is offered as one possible outcome under a restricted budget.
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Why Malta-class ships could finish with different layouts
Construction progress and funding could lead to different Malta-class layouts, including a possible two-and-two split.