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Triple turrets could become standard after Dreadnought

A Dreadnought built with centerline triple turrets would leave the first successor generation mixed, then make triple mountings the likely norm.

Question

If Dreadnought had used centerline triple turrets, would triples become standard?

Short answer

Eventually; the first successor generation would still use many twin mounts, but later battleships would likely standardize on triples.

Notes

Design practice would change in stages. Existing technical bases and conservative follow-on designs would keep twin turrets common in the first post-Dreadnought generation. Once the alternative proved workable, triple turrets would spread across later battleships. A successful lead ship can establish an architectural standard even when other navies need time to reproduce it.