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How might Tan No. 2 have fared against armored carriers?

The expectation is little damage to an armored hangar carrier from a comparable hit, with some allowance for an impact aft.

Question

How would Tan No. 2 have fared against Royal Navy armored carriers?

Short answer

Probably little damage, though an impact aft could still have had an effect.

Notes

A comparable attack on a British armored hangar carrier is judged unlikely to cause much damage. Randolph's damage provides the comparison with an unarmored hangar carrier. A hit aft could still have had an effect, so the prediction is qualified by where the aircraft struck.