Who is today's equivalent of a Vickers gun salesman?
Short answerOTO and its 3-inch gun are suggested, though the analogy is challenged because the weapon is considered good quality.
NotesOTO's 3-inch weapon is suggested as a modern example of pervasive naval-gun salesmanship. The comparison draws an objection because the weapon is considered good quality. The implied criticism concerns a gun that appears attractive as an idea but becomes difficult to justify once built and operated.