The Canada-class exercise treats speed as an operational characteristic worth protecting during modernization. An increase is considered, but the ship keeps 32 knots rather than letting machinery changes consume the remaining displacement. It also retains twelve 15-inch guns, preserving its established striking power. With speed and armament fixed, the last available weight goes into belt and deck protection, improving survivability without changing the ship's role.
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Keeping a fast battleship at 32 knots
A Canada-class refit preserves 32-knot speed and twelve 15-inch guns while spending the last available displacement on protection.