Panzerschiffe retain some logic against Soviet or French forces, although Dunkerque already weakens the French case. Against Britain, Hood, Renown, and Repulse posed a serious existing risk. Adding Tiger and several fast Nelson- or F3-derived ships greatly expands the number of hunters able to catch and outclass German surface raiders. That change could push German planners away from the Panzerschiff concept before the Second World War.
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A larger fast fleet undermines the German Panzerschiff concept
Tiger and several fast Nelson- or F3-derived ships would multiply the British hunters able to catch and outgun German Panzerschiffe.