Why even the Tribals were poor hosts for a 130 mm gun

Which British destroyer class would first receive a 130 mm/50 gun?

The Tribal class is the most plausible candidate, but the gun is probably too heavy and slow-handling to be adopted for British destroyers.

British destroyer gunnery emphasized rapid target acquisition and a volume of fire that could overwhelm opposing destroyers, as demonstrated at Narvik. A cruiser-derived 130 mm round would be longer and heavier than contemporary British 4.7-inch or American 5-inch ammunition. The Tribals might physically be the best candidates, but the larger weapon would work against the tactical qualities the Navy valued. The decisive test is therefore ammunition handling and sustained rate of fire, not whether the hull can carry the mounting.