The Royal Navy build turns the proposed 15-inch/52 gun into a complete simulated capital ship. It combines nine large guns with a 28-knot target, substantial armour, oil-fired geared turbines, 4.5-inch secondaries, updated shells, British metallurgy, and layered belt protection. A German opponent with twelve 11-inch guns creates a comparison between heavier individual shells and a larger broadside. The exercise connects calibre choice with range, shell performance, production maturity, speed, armour, and turret arrangement. The British ship wins the simulated battle, supporting the video's preference for an enhanced 15-inch weapon within the game scenario. A single scenario cannot establish how a real design would have performed.
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Building a 15-inch alternative to King George V
The second design test turns the proposed Royal Navy 15-inch gun into a simulated capital ship and compares it with a German opponent.