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A Town-class cruiser modernization with missiles and helicopters

A hypothetical Town-class conversion places a helicopter hangar in place of X turret and adds missiles near the after funnel.

CruisersHelicoptersHMS BelfastMissilesShip ModernisationTown Class Light Cruisers (1936)
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Question

How might a Town-class cruiser be modernized to carry missiles and helicopters?

Short answer

Remove X turret for a helicopter hangar, retain Y turret, and place missiles between the after funnel and the new structure.

Notes

A hypothetical Town-class modernization would remove X turret and build a helicopter hangar in its place. Y turret would remain aboard. Missiles could occupy space between the after funnel and the new structure. The proposal uses the existing cruiser layout to accommodate both aviation and missile armament.