Flugzeugkreuzer lll Carrier

Flugzeugkreuzer concepts combined the idea of an aviation ship with the guns and other features of a cruiser. German studies of hybrid warships reflected attempts to give a single hull both air reconnaissance or strike capability and surface-combat power. These proposals faced difficult compromises in deck space, protection, machinery, and armament. A full flight deck and large gun turrets competed for the same hull space. Launching, recovering, and maintaining aircraft imposed demands that a cruiser’s conventional layout did not naturally accommodate. The large German carrier-cruiser studies explored combinations of flight decks, heavy guns, and long-range machinery. None became an operational warship, and their aviation arrangements remained design proposals.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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