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Modernising an Abdiel with gas turbines

Gas turbines are tentatively suggested as a way to retain speed and improve fuel management.

Question

Could an Abdiel-class ship receive a modern refit while keeping its top speed?

Short answer

Gas turbines are tentatively suggested as a way to retain speed and improve fuel management.

Notes

An Abdiel could probably be converted to gas-turbine propulsion while retaining its speed. Better fuel management is the benefit proposed. No detailed machinery layout or refit specification accompanies this brief hypothetical assessment.