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Secondary guns and torpedoes for an American Super Tiger

The preferred 1913 battery is 5-inch/51 without exposed deck torpedoes; the requested anti-aircraft role remains unresolved.

Question

What dual-purpose secondary battery and deck torpedoes would suit the hypothetical American Super Tiger?

Short answer

Retain the contemporary 5-inch/51 and avoid exposed torpedoes; the requested dual-purpose role is not resolved.

Notes

Exposed deck torpedoes are strongly rejected for a battlecruiser expected to fight artillery duels. The preferred secondary battery for the hypothetical American ship ordered in 1913 is the 5-inch/51. Its identity and contemporary availability are checked during the exchange. How it would meet the requested anti-aircraft role remains unresolved.