Battle-class destroyers versus Fletchers for West Germany

Would Battle-class destroyers have been a viable alternative to Fletchers for the West German navy?

Yes technically, but West Germany preferred the American connection and the relationship that came with choosing Fletchers.

The Battle class could have served as an alternative to Fletcher-class destroyers if enough hulls were available. Technical viability was not the deciding factor. The new West German navy wanted to build a close relationship with its American counterpart, making US ships politically attractive. Alliance management shaped the procurement choice even though another design could perform the job.