Talk:CL-154-class cruiser
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Use of metric conversion functions[edit]
The use of metric conversion functions is to be applauded. However, their use is generating results inconsistent with sources such as NavWeaps.com and with other Wiki articles:
- Sources list the 5-inch gun as 127mm. This was originally hard-coded in the article. A conversion function replaced the hard text and changed it to 130mm. This was reverted. Then a conversion function was added that yielded the correct 127mm. Good!
- A conversion function was added to the 6-inch gun entry. This yielded the correct value of 152mm. Very good!
- A conversion function was added to the 8-inch gun entry. This yielded a value of 200mm rather than the correct value of 203mm. Not good!
- A conversion function was added to the 12-inch gun entry. This yielded a value of 300mm rather than the correct value of 305mm. Also not good!
I would suggest that edits with these functions be viewed in Preview mode and then checked against NavWeaps.com before saving. It should be noted that a rifled gun bore diameter can be measured in multiple ways, and so globally and historically there is no single way to convert them.Tfdavisatsnetnet (talk) 21:01, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
- OK, figured out that the function required the addition of the "|0" parm. Problem is now resolved. Asking the SMEs: where can I find info on the use of these and other functions such as 'sclass'?Tfdavisatsnetnet (talk) 21:15, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
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