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Where Soviet carriers might operate before Barbarossa

The initial response makes carrier deployment the deciding issue and suggests the Black Sea.

Aircraft Carriers Black Sea Operation Barbarossa Soviet Navy

Question

What if the Soviet Union fielded competent operational carriers before Barbarossa?

Short answer

They could complicate Germany's position, with at least some carriers envisaged in the Black Sea rather than the Baltic.

Notes

The immediate consequence for Germany depends on where the Soviet carriers are stationed. The initial proposal keeps them out of the Baltic and places at least some in the Black Sea.