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Triple turrets could trade one Queen Elizabeth turret for speed

A Queen Elizabeth-class reconstruction uses triple 15-inch turrets to reduce topweight while increasing gun count.

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Question

How might triple 15-inch turrets be used in a Queen Elizabeth-class reconstruction?

Short answer

Use three triples, remove X turret, and apply the savings to ammunition and speed.

Notes

The reconstruction would remove X turret and fit three triples, moving from eight guns to nine. Savings in machinery, weight, and magazine volume could support ammunition and perhaps help the ship reach 28 knots.