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Why the Admiral-class torpedo loader traded volume for aim

The Admiral-class torpedo arrangement accepts fewer shots to prioritize aim.

Admiral Class Battlecruisers Ship Design Torpedo Fire Control Torpedoes

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Question

Why was the Admiral-class battlecruiser's torpedo-loading system so complicated if it limited the number of shots?

Short answer

Its designers placed more value on aiming each torpedo than on maximizing the number of shots fired.

Notes

The designers prioritized aim over torpedo volume. That choice explains accepting a complicated loading arrangement even when it restricted the number of shots.