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Vickers Export Design 312 for Argentina

A new series of proposals for Argentina. Friedman describes the layout and armament of this design, with the triples on the ends and at least two wing turrets, a more unique thing of this design is the usage of twin 120mm turrets, 4 of them to be precise.

The design had the following characteristics:
Dimensions: 160 (pp) 168,75 (wl) x 26,67 x 7,77m
Displacement: 21.600tons (standard)
Armour: unknown probably 38-42mm Deck, 229-254mm Belt
Engines: 27.500shp, steam turbines, 4 shafts
Speed: 39km/h (21knots)
Armaments:
2x3,4x2 12"/50 (305mm/50) Vickers Mk C Cannons,
4x2 16x1 4,7"/50 (120mm/50) Vickers Mk A Guns,
4x1 457mm Underwater Torpedo Tubes (probably)