Future Carrier (Including Costs)

[WE Branch Fanatic]

The two carrier groups worked side-by-side for four days. As well as fast-jet operations, the forces carried out a combined submarine hunt as an Indian Navy boat tried to evade detection – not just by warships and helicopters, such as the Merlin Mk2s embarked on HMS Prince of Wales and frigate HMS Richmond, but also P8 Neptune maritime patrol aircraft...

Coordinated ASW - definitely a carrier role as you need as many ASW helicopters as possible and this is most effectively achieved with a large deck, as noted on a thread dedicated to the carrier and sea control.