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A counterfactual Jutland refit

A counterfactual refit shows how radar-directed fire control and fast capital ships would change the 1916 battle.

Question

Which two First World War ships would be refitted with later technology for 1914?

Short answer

The proposed Agincourt and a third Renown-class ship would gain 1950s fire control, combining 18-inch firepower with a fast 15-inch battlecruiser.

Notes

The counterfactual completes the proposed 18-inch-gunned Agincourt and a third Renown-class ship, named Resistance in the exchange. Both receive 1950s radar and fire-control equipment before appearing in 1914. Agincourt's six 18-inch guns would give Jellicoe an exceptional long-range flagship at Jutland. Resistance would place a fast, fully armed 15-inch battlecruiser under Admiral Hood, while Beatty is deliberately removed from the command arrangement.