Clarke disputes D. K. Brown's interpretation of the G3 armament and the significance of turret-ring dimensions. His argument is that a ring large enough for a triple 16.5-inch mounting could also accommodate a twin 18-inch alternative. Extra ring width would leave more space inside the turret, so it would not by itself eliminate the larger-gun option. He also objects to identifying the weapon retrospectively from Nelson's armament, because G3 gun development would have had to begin before ship construction. These are arguments about how to interpret the proposed design, with the disagreement still unresolved here.
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G3 turret rings and competing gun interpretations
A disagreement with D. K. Brown turns on whether turret-ring dimensions and the timing of gun development establish G3's intended armament.