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The displacement cost of a seven-turret large cruiser

Seven twin 9.2-inch turrets, a nine-inch belt, and 35 knots push a 1925 design toward 22,000 tons.

9.2-inch Guns Large Cruisers Naval Armour Warship Design

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Question

How large would a 1925 cruiser with fourteen 9.2-inch guns, a nine-inch belt, and 35-knot speed need to be?

Short answer

It would require the better part of 22,000 tons.

Notes

The proposed cruiser combines fourteen 9.2-inch guns in seven twin turrets with a nine-inch belt and a speed of 35 knots. Each requirement adds substantial weight, especially for a 1925 design. The resulting displacement is placed at the better part of 22,000 tons.