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British six-inch cruisers could use quads or five triples

The larger allowance permits alternative six-inch turret layouts without settling which Britain would choose.

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Question

Would the Royal Navy use quadruple six-inch turrets on a 12,000-ton cruiser?

Short answer

Possibly. Five triple turrets are another option, and the scenario does not settle the arrangement.

Notes

A larger cruiser allowance opens more than one arrangement for a British six-inch battery. Quadruple turrets are possible, but five triple turrets are another option. The scenario leaves that design choice unresolved.