Hey guys, just wanting to ask a couple of quick questions here.
For an ATL Bismarck class, could a 2 X 4-15" gun design have made a better ship that OTL 4 X 2-15" gun design? I know of the historical theory that made them go the route they did, as well as the historical fact that the theory was wrong (2 turrets disabled by 1 hit, from HMS Rodney, IIRC), but what changes would result from my posited redistribution of main armament?
Specifically, what impact on the ships machinery spaces, if any? And what impact on the Armor layout?
Thanks.
Below are some interesting links that members have contributed to the discussion in thread. Enjoy.
I find this Navweps discussion thread (
click here for link) to be extremely helpful when judging the merits of quadruple turrets.
Turbo Electric Drive 101
Check this out--very useful! German ship design:
http://navweaps.com/index_tech/tech-044.htm and general naval technical data: Navweaps.com
Why the Nazi navy was so bad 101. I think that this should be required reading.
Start with a D-class cruiser layout, change to 2 x triple 15" guns.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-class_cruiser_(Germany) Include diesels for range, turbines for speed.
The D class cruiser design, as bad as the Alaska class?
Although NOT a link to outside content, I feel that this deserves a place here, on the OP, as well:
I have no specific sources for this so this is all my
own feelings on the issue...
IMHO, a very well explained post.
There's a great article on ship desgn HERE:
http://navweaps.com/index_tech/tech-035.htm
More good shipdesign information here.
Yet another good, information packed post, mainly dealing with AA guns.
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