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Why triple 6-inch turrets would dominate treaty cruisers

If First World War light cruisers already normalized twin 6-inch mounts, treaty-era British designs would probably adopt triples.

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Question

Would British treaty cruisers use triple 6-inch turrets if earlier light cruisers already used twins?

Short answer

Very likely, because triples add firepower efficiently within treaty tonnage limits.

Notes

Earlier light cruisers with twin 6-inch mountings would make a later move to triples highly likely. Triple turrets would add firepower efficiently within the weight and tonnage available. That advantage would be particularly attractive under treaty limits.