Q&A · 1:53:52-1:54:09

How tall must a carrier hangar be for seaplanes?

Hermes and Eagle demonstrate that tall hangars can accommodate larger float-equipped aircraft, making a height near twenty feet plausible for the role.

Question

Is a hangar height of about twenty feet reasonable for larger carrier-operated seaplanes?

Short answer

Yes. The tall hangars in Hermes and Eagle show how larger float-equipped aircraft could be accommodated.

Notes

The relatively high hangars of Hermes and Eagle offer practical precedents for larger float-equipped aircraft. A roughly twenty-foot requirement is therefore reasonable for the proposed seaplane role.