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British choices for a larger destroyer gun

The counterfactual offers 4.7-inch, 5-inch, and 5.5-inch guns as options for a larger British destroyer without selecting one.

4.7-inch Guns 5-inch Guns Destroyers Naval Guns Royal Navy

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Question

What gun caliber would Britain consider for a larger non-treaty destroyer?

Short answer

Possible choices are 4.7, 5, or 5.5 inches.

Notes

The proposed non-treaty destroyer could use a 4.7-inch, 5-inch, or 5.5-inch gun. These options sit below the cruiser and capital-ship calibres discussed in the question. No single choice is selected.