How would larger 1949 Darings affect the County, Type 82, and Type 42 classes?
Short answerEach successor would probably become larger, with the change carrying through even to the cut-down Type 42.
NotesIf Daring's standard displacement matched its historical full load, successor designs would begin from a larger baseline. Their roles and equipment would still grow, carrying the extra displacement through later generations. The County class might approach 8,000 tons and Type 82 would increase in turn. Even the deliberately reduced Type 42 could remain roughly 2,000 tons heavier than its historical counterpart.