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Tribal-class destroyers versus Fletchers

A destroyer-flotilla matchup turns on torpedo avoidance, gun volume, and the Tribal class's anti-destroyer purpose.

Question

Who wins between a flotilla of Tribal-class destroyers and a flotilla of Fletchers?

Short answer

Probably the Tribals at close range, provided they dodge the Fletchers' torpedoes and exploit their heavier volume of gunfire.

Notes

The Tribals have the edge if they evade the initial torpedo threat and close to gun range. Their twin 4.7-inch mountings produce a formidable volume of fire, and the class was conceived to defeat enemy destroyers. The Fletchers remain dangerous because their torpedo battery and broader fleet role create a close, violent contest.