Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Refitting Hindenburg for Allied service

The priority is logistics: remove unique propulsion and weapons that an Allied fleet cannot maintain at scale.

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Question

How should the fictional Hindenburg cruiser be upgraded for Allied Second World War service?

Short answer

Replace the high-pressure machinery and select a common dual-purpose gun available to the receiving Allied navy.

Notes

Alex would replace the fictional cruiser's German high-pressure machinery first. His concern is the burden of maintaining individual plants and supplying their distinctive spare parts. He would then fit a common dual-purpose gun suitable for the Allied navy receiving the ship. Availability and support within that fleet guide the proposal.