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Off-the-shelf guns constrain a large combatant

A proposed twin-gun fit is considered possible, but its development would depart from using existing systems.

Question

Could the proposed large US combatant carry two modern twin 5-inch gun mounts instead of the single gun shown?

Short answer

The hull could theoretically accept them, but the program's preference for off-the-shelf equipment makes development of a new twin mount unlikely.

Notes

The two twin mounts are accepted as theoretically possible on the proposed hull. The objection concerns developing the necessary gun installation. A preference for off-the-shelf systems makes that new development unlikely in the assessment.