Strasbourg Rebuilt

[Jefgte]

In a "What if" David ask to a rebuilt of the BB Strasbourg in USA (Remember Richelieu)

The question is about the T2x130 & T4 x130.
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR_51-45_m1932.php

I suggested replacing them with T2x127s.
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_5-38_mk12.php

I think it's mechanically possible(?)

http://forummarine.forumactif.com/t9925-le-cuirasse-strasbourg-et-si

[TacCovert4]

I would agree.   127s should easily be doable for 130s. 

[Kaiser Kirk]

The Strasbourg DP mount weights are fairly high, with the quad being termed a turret,
I'm guessing they may have been 'semi-stalked' like the Brit 5.25 or actually turrets with power training gear.
In either case there would be a substantial supporting structure for that weight.

So my guess if you could build a collar for the top of that structure and place the US ring mount on top,
retrofitting the USN Hoist arrangement down the 130mm trunk.
The heaviest USN mount is ~54tons, while the twin DP 130mm is 80tons.

Electrical power might be lacking, but could be arranged.

[Jefgte]

Merci pour vos aides.

Thank you for your help.

David