Tufnell favored a tough German hull suited to concentrated Aegean and Mediterranean operations rather than the long-range requirements of a global fleet. American guns offered a politically dependable source outside European alliance pressures and were judged easier for Greek needs than German weapons. British boilers and turbine options reflected the availability of spares and worldwide industrial support, showing that a warship's components must fit the operator's entire support system. The expectation that early turbines might need rebuilding after six to ten years made lifecycle support part of the design decision from the outset.
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The Salamis design combines German, American, and British strengths
The planned battlecruiser Salamis illustrates procurement tailored to Greek geography, maintenance capacity, supply security, and access to spare parts.