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Why Ryujo was Japan's clearest prewar carrier replacement candidate

Ryujo is the suggested replacement priority, while Akagi and Kaga had already received major upgrades.

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Question

Which prewar Japanese carrier was closest to needing replacement by 1941?

Short answer

Ryujo is the choice; Akagi and Kaga had already benefited from major upgrades.

Notes

Ryujo is the closest candidate for replacement in this assessment. Akagi and Kaga had received major upgrades, reducing the urgency of replacing those older carriers.