[JimRed]

A conventional carrier has the exact same capabilities as a nuclear carrier.

But the nuke does not need frequent refueling.

[central_va]

But the nuke does not need frequent refueling.

The rest of the CVBG is unrepping for fuel every 4 days so there is little benefit that the CVN doesn't have to too. A conventional A/C carrier can sustain much more battle damage and still propel itself than a CVN. For that reason alone conventional is much better.