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Okay, yes, the constraints in terms of "what else could we build with those drydock slots" are a very valid concern. Only so many docks big enough to build BBs and CVs, after all. For example, all 6 Iowa-class hulls were laid down before the US entered the war, and the last 2 were launched with no superstructures on them to clear the slips for IIRC the Midway class carriers.But once you have decided what class of ship to build in those docks, how soon can this new ship be in service is a very important question when there's a war on.And since the 2x18" Mk2 turret requires little redesign of the rest of the ship, an "18-inch Montana" or "18-inch Iowa" would be the fastest way to get 18" guns into service.
Okay, yes, the constraints in terms of "what else could we build with those drydock slots" are a very valid concern. Only so many docks big enough to build BBs and CVs, after all. For example, all 6 Iowa-class hulls were laid down before the US entered the war, and the last 2 were launched with no superstructures on them to clear the slips for IIRC the Midway class carriers.
But once you have decided what class of ship to build in those docks, how soon can this new ship be in service is a very important question when there's a war on.
And since the 2x18" Mk2 turret requires little redesign of the rest of the ship, an "18-inch Montana" or "18-inch Iowa" would be the fastest way to get 18" guns into service.
