A British response to the hypothetical arrival of Nagato is sketched around guns that could be obtained quickly. The proposal uses 14-inch weapons and multiple turrets to compete through broadside weight. A fast turbine-driven ship, potentially aiming at 28 knots, would demand a very large and ambitious build. Oil firing is considered because related technology was already developing. The participants differ over how risky it is to combine these features so early. The timetable is an alternate-history estimate, not proof that Britain had a complete design ready in 1900.
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Britain's hypothetical response to Nagato in 1900
The proposed response combines available guns and emerging propulsion technology instead of assuming an immediate copy of Nagato.