The simulated design reaches its weight target partly by cutting conning-tower protection, an acknowledged expedient of the model. Three triple 6-inch turrets halve the number of secondary mountings while providing nine secondary guns. The saved weight raises the possibility of adding single 5-inch game mounts to stand in for 4.7-inch anti-aircraft guns. Protection, secondary-armament layout, and anti-aircraft fit all compete for the same treaty-limited displacement.
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Weight savings in the secondary battery and conning tower
The game design stays within its displacement target by reducing conning-tower protection, using three triple 6-inch turrets, and considering single mounts to represent 4.7-inch anti-aircraft guns.