The 36-knot refit frees weight by altering fittings and range, then spends it on guns, speed, and armour. The resulting concept has nine 16.5-inch guns, a claimed 36-knot top speed, a 19-inch belt, and an 8.3-inch deck. Its main-deck protection is compared with Montana, showing how far the refit pushes beyond a conventional battlecruiser balance. This extreme campaign design combines the requirements of pursuit and survivability in one fast capital ship.
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A 36-knot battlecruiser refit
A battlecruiser refit combines nine 16.5-inch guns, 36-knot speed, and unusually heavy belt and deck protection.