Q&A · 1:39:50-1:40:06

Why Unicorn should not carry 8-inch guns

A short carrier-design answer rejects heavy cruiser guns on stability and mission grounds.

Question

What happens if HMS Unicorn is armed with 8-inch guns?

Short answer

The larger weapons add excessive topweight; her existing 4-inch armament is sufficient.

Notes

Mounting 8-inch weapons high in the ship would make Unicorn increasingly top-heavy. No operational gain justifies that penalty, so the carrier is better left with its existing 4-inch battery.