IMO KM ship can put some armor on it effectly . But it's depend on what ship you drive and what ship you need to fight .
So , Armor on KM ship basically depends on Battle mode .
Blitzkrieg : The biggest gun in Blitz is RN single 18" and triple 15" . No one in blitz can AW to bouce those gun . No ship can fit enough armor to bounce any BB gun in blitz too . But KM PCL and some CA can put enough belt armor to bounce 8" shell in close quarter , and "Hobby War " , the default map of Blitzkrieg , doesn't have so many space to let you use your range effectly . AW your CA or PCL is a choice .
BB&CA room and/or BB123/PBB room Everybody knows in those room , speed and range is your life . But Gneisenau and O project can put on enough armor to bounce any BB gun in those room , and keep decent speed (24/40 at full displament ) . Your trade off is 1/3 fire power (rear gun) .It's a fun choice , sometimes useful .
GB&GBII No KM ship can fit enough armor to stop BB4+ gun shell , so the only choice is 0.2" belt + bulge before lose speed . Speed is your life , again , speed is your life .
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