Why was the SB2C refered to as the "Beast" when the TBF was bigger?

W. D. Allen Sr. wrote:

The Douglas A3D Skywarrior was probably the biggest operated from
the 27C class modified WWII carriers.

Could we count the modified P2Vs that the nuclear strike VC squadrons
were to use? They did do a number of launches from the various
Midways (Which, I think, count as WW 2 ships).
Although they did have hooks, and performed FCLPs, according to Holly
Hills, who flew 'em after he returned to the Navy after flying in the
RCAF, they never could find a Carrier Skipper who'd let them come
aboard his ship in any manner other than a crane.

--
Pete Stickney
Java Man knew nothing about coffee.