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A heavier 30-knot King George V proposal

A revised 14-inch armament and 30-knot speed are estimated to require roughly four to five thousand additional tons.

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Question

Could a revised King George V design retain 14-inch guns and reach 30 knots?

Short answer

Yes, with an estimated four to five thousand extra tons for the combined changes and stability and weight as constraints.

Notes

A 30-knot King George V design with altered 14-inch armament is considered possible. The combined changes are estimated to require an additional four to five thousand tons. Stability and weight are the stated concerns. The estimate is a brief judgment, with no worked displacement calculation or settled turret arrangement.