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Old 5th Feb 2020, 18:25
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
...They are cutting edge because they can operate with far fewer crew than US carriers.
Originally Posted by MightyGem
Yeah, far fewer aircraft as well.
However, QE class carriers are by no means a bad compromise: only 64% the tonnage of a USN nuclear carrier but with nearly 90% of the deck area and spots for 45 aircraft on deck and 25 in the hangar (total 70).

Thanks to their Integrated Electric Propulsion and advanced automation, they only require 23% of the ship's company, too (800 vs 3,500).
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