Q&A · 1:17:53-1:18:13

Would Hood receive a box-of-doom refit?

A viewer asks whether a surviving Hood would receive a dense late-war anti-aircraft and electronics refit.

Question

Would Hood have received a box-of-doom-style refit if she had survived?

Short answer

Probably yes; a major refit would likely add dense modern systems while preserving Hood's useful speed.

Notes

Hood probably would have received such a concentration of modern equipment during a major refit. The exact arrangement would need to fit her hull rather than copy another ship's installation unchanged. Anti-aircraft weapons, sensors, and command equipment would compete for weight and deck space. Retaining very high speed would remain valuable for Hood's operational roles, especially work with carrier forces.