The three-turret version answers pressure for a cheaper ship. Removing a turret reduces the armament and should save weight and cost, while also changing the value of the forward-concentrated layout. The remaining question is whether the reduced firepower leaves a viable fighting unit. The budget cut changes the warship's combat concept along with its specification.
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Cutting a cruiser turret to reduce cost
Deleting one turret from the Nelrod-style County tests whether a cheaper cruiser can remain tactically viable.