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Inspired by Archibald's PA58 thread.

What if the UK govt & RN went for an improved "Audacious" class instead of a completely clean sheet of paper design of the CVA-01?

What I was thinking of is an "Ark Royal" lengthened by around 200 - 250 ft and the beam widened by the same percentage with an increase in displacement to allow Phantom type aircraft to operate from it more easily.

The twin hanger design replaced by one, allowing a greater air wing.

Would this be possible?

Would this be cheaper, allowing it to be built despite the '66 Defence White Paper?

Regards filers
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