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Designing a 35-knot Lexington-style battlecruiser

The suggested starting point is a Tiger-derived arrangement with eight 16-inch guns, aiming for 35 knots if achievable.

BattlecruisersLexington Class BattlecruisersNaval GunneryShip DesignTiger Class Battlecruisers
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Question

What would a 35-knot Lexington-style battlecruiser look like?

Short answer

Begin with a modified Tiger-style arrangement and eight 16-inch guns, aiming for 35 knots if it can be achieved.

Notes

The preferred starting point is a modified Tiger-style battlecruiser. Eight 16-inch guns are proposed for the main battery, with Tiger used as the reference for the protection arrangement. Reaching 35 knots is welcomed if possible. The hull dimensions and machinery needed to achieve that design remain unspecified.