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Why Prinz Eugen's refit added only 42 tons net

Small additions and offsetting removals kept Prinz Eugen's refit to a 42-ton net displacement increase.

Admiral Hipper Class Cruisers Prinz Eugen Warship Design

Question

Why did Prinz Eugen's refit increase net displacement by only 42 tons?

Short answer

The additions were small, removed equipment offset much of their weight, and the ship had little spare space for a larger increase.

Notes

Prinz Eugen's refit added only 42 tons to the ship's net displacement. The individual additions were relatively small. Removing other equipment offset much of their weight. The original design also left little unused space for a major increase.