How effective was the Soviet quad 57 mm naval gun during the Cold War?
Short answerIt was a formidable and fairly effective mount, though better Western-style electronics might have improved the overall system.
NotesThe Soviet quad 57 mm naval mount is described as intimidating and effective. The main reservation concerns the supporting electronics rather than the gun arrangement itself. Soviet designers often compensated for weaker electronics with heavier or more powerful weapon systems. Combining the mount with Western fire control creates a useful counterfactual for separating a sound mechanical idea from the limitations of its wider combat system.