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What might follow Lyon in French large-gun studies?

Quadruple arrangements are considered plausible, with several designs having been explored.

Question

Would French studies beyond the Lyon class favour very large guns and quadruple turrets?

Short answer

Quadruple arrangements are considered plausible, with several designs having been explored.

Notes

Quadruple turrets are the likely feature identified for further French large-gun designs. Several proposals are mentioned without selecting one as the expected ship of 1942. The reply does not establish a complete gun specification or a construction commitment.