Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Could the Mosquito become a carrier early-warning aircraft?

A hypothetical Mosquito early-warning role leads to the Sea Hornet as the practical carrier development of the accumulated design experience.

Airborne Early WarningCarrier AircraftDe Havilland MosquitoDe Havilland Sea HornetNaval Aviation
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Question

Could the Mosquito be adapted into a carrier airborne early-warning aircraft?

Short answer

It is theoretically possible, while the practical development discussed is the strengthened Sea Hornet built for carrier operations.

Notes

A carrier early-warning adaptation of the Mosquito is accepted as a theoretical possibility. No radar fit or detailed conversion is specified. The accumulated experience is linked to the Sea Hornet. Strengthening and other lessons were brought together in an aircraft intended for carrier operations.