CSA Fast BB Proposal

[The Rock Doctor]

That would also work.

[Guinness]

That would also work.

I'll just go with the theory that the Oklahomas are just using heavier shells, I guess. Less work. :)

At any rate, it'll be a moot point as soon as the new 15" come into service.

[Sachmle]

IIRC Korpen is right about the shell weight/caliber issue. She was a 13.5"/40cal w/ a heavy shell. Carth wanted to bridge the gap between his 13.5" fleet and the 14" and 15" guns others have launched until his research on the 15"/45cal was done.