Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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How twin six-inch Emeralds could accelerate cruiser turrets

Putting twin six-inch mountings into the Emerald class would require earlier trials and could bring D-class turret refits into the 1920s.

Cruiser DesignDanae Class Light CruisersEmerald Class Light CruisersNaval GunsRoyal Navy
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Question

What changes if the Emerald class receives twin six-inch guns from the start?

Short answer

A D-class test installation would likely precede it, potentially enabling later D-class turret upgrades as well.

Notes

The Royal Navy would need to prove the twin six-inch mounting before committing it to the Emerald class. A D-class cruiser would probably become a test ship for the installation. Successful trials could then make similar D-class upgrades plausible during the 1920s. The new turret would affect the lead class and the older ships used to mature it.