What is the strongest fleet that one Tribal-class destroyer could defeat in this hypothetical comparison?
Short answerThe tentative choice is Russia's Second and Third Pacific Squadrons, attacked at night with torpedoes for the battleships and radar-directed gunfire for the other ships.
NotesRussia's Second and Third Pacific Squadrons are the tentative choice for the strongest fleet one Tribal-class destroyer could defeat. The proposed attack would take place at night, using radar-directed gunnery. Torpedoes would be used against the battleships, while armour-piercing and high-explosive shells would attack the remaining ships. The conclusion is a speculative comparison of weapons and detection capabilities, not a demonstrated battle outcome.