Could Germany build marine turbines comparable to Parsons designs during World War II?
Short answerGermany could build capable turbines, often drawing on Swiss designs, but limited production, complex boilers, and yard capacity remained larger system constraints.
NotesGermany could build marine turbines in both world wars. Limited output remained a constraint, and the World War I turbines are described as generally less fast. Better turbines in World War II would not by themselves increase shipyard capacity or provide the supporting infrastructure. Complicated boilers would remain another obstacle. Swiss designs already supplied capable turbine machinery.