Should the Clemenceau class be considered a light carrier for its period?
Short answerIt is debatable, but the class fits more comfortably with light fleet carriers than full fleet carriers.
NotesThe Clemenceau class sits close to the boundary between light and full fleet carriers. It fits more comfortably with the light fleet category, although the classification remains debatable. Sustainable air-group breadth and facilities matter more to that judgment than a single displacement cutoff. Carrier categories describe operational capacity more usefully than fixed hull-size bands.