Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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A 1954 Unicorn rebuild would trade old guns for modern AA

A proposed Unicorn modernization would likely replace much of the original battery with 40 mm weapons and perhaps an early missile system.

Aircraft CarriersAnti Aircraft WeaponsCarrier ModernisationFleet Air ArmHMS Unicorn
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Question

What might replace HMS Unicorn's anti-aircraft battery in a 1954 rebuild?

Short answer

Probably many 40 mm guns, possibly with the 4-inch weapons removed and an early missile system added if timing allowed.

Notes

The exact fit depends on the scope and timing of the abandoned rebuild. Numerous 40 mm anti-aircraft guns are the most likely replacement for much of Unicorn's older battery. The ship might lose her 4-inch weapons. If the programme matured late enough, an early missile system is also conceivable, although the answer remains tentative.