What 3,000 extra tons could do for Nelson

Could Nelson use the Lexington allowance to reach 38,000 tons, and what would the extra displacement permit?

The allowance probably would not apply to a new battleship, but a hypothetical 38,000-ton Nelson might achieve 28-30 knots or carry an additional turret.

The 3,000-ton allowance associated with Lexington probably would not apply to a newly built Nelson. Existing ships qualified for improvements that new ships were expected to incorporate within their original limits. If 38,000 tons were nevertheless available, a speed of 28-30 knots becomes a possibility. Four triple turrets at about 28 knots are also suggested as a speculative configuration.