Should the Spähkreuzer's three twin 5.9-inch turrets be replaced by four or five twin 5-inch dual-purpose mounts?
Short answerFour twin 5-inch mounts would be the better fit, creating a useful dual-purpose AA cruiser or large destroyer.
NotesAt roughly 5,000 tons, the Spähkreuzer could trade its 5.9-inch battery for four twin 5-inch dual-purpose mounts and function as an AA cruiser or large destroyer. Ships built up from destroyer practice can become cramped when treated as cruisers.