Combat exposed poor long-range performance, so the campaign refit examines radar, fire control, shell penetration, propellant, barrel length, and protection against plunging fire. Weight is recovered from less important armor areas. That margin allows the main battery and sensors to improve without abandoning the class. Underperforming ships may receive urgent upgrades before the fleet's best ships because their deficiencies impose the greatest immediate operational cost.
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Refitting a battleship for long-range gunfire
In the campaign, the underperforming battleship receives radar, sonar, revised ammunition, armor changes, and longer guns to improve the long-range accuracy exposed as deficient in combat.