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IOTL, the Japanese battlecruiser Kongo was laid down in January 1911 and completed in August 1913. Thereafter, her three sisters were constructed with some British assistance/components in Japan from Nov 1911 to April 1915.

What if Japan decides to order carriers instead of battlecruisers? Is it not feasible to have the concept developed from 1911 onwards, with Kongo entering service by 1915?

The beginnings of the concept were in place; here's the first carrier landing in January 1911.

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