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Modernised 4.7-inch and 155 mm destroyer guns

Both are accepted as possible, with a range estimate of 80-plus nautical miles.

Question

Could a fully modernised 4.7-inch gun or a 155 mm gun be used on a modern destroyer, including in a dual-purpose role?

Short answer

Both are accepted as possible, with a range estimate of 80-plus nautical miles.

Notes

Both the modernised 4.7-inch gun and the 155 mm option are accepted as possible. The 4.7-inch calibre is identified as approximately 120 mm and compared with the existing 4.5-inch gun. Five-inch and six-inch weapons are also included among the usable options. The range estimate is 80-plus nautical miles, without specifying a particular gun or ammunition arrangement.