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USN Battleship vs IJN Battleship: The Pacific 1942 44 (Duel 83)

USN Battleship vs IJN Battleship: The Pacific 1942–44 (Duel Book 83)

by Mark Stille

4.4 out of 5

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The Pacific War was a brutal conflict, and the battleship was the ultimate symbol of naval power. In this book, we take a close look at the two most powerful battleships of the war, the USN's Iowa class and the IJN's Yamato class. We'll compare their design, armament, and performance, and we'll see how they fared against each other in the Pacific theater.

The Iowa class was the United States' response to the Japanese Yamato class. The Iowas were larger and faster than the Yamatos, and they were armed with a more powerful main battery. However, the Yamatos had thicker armor and a more powerful secondary battery. This made them more difficult to sink and more effective at close range.

The two classes of battleships met in battle on several occasions during the Pacific War. The most famous of these encounters was the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which was the largest naval battle in history. In this battle, the Iowas and Yamatos fought a fierce duel, with both sides inflicting heavy damage. However, the Iowas ultimately emerged victorious, sinking one Yamato and damaging another.

The Iowa class and the Yamato class were the two most powerful battleships of World War II. They were both symbols of their respective countries' naval power, and they played a major role in the Pacific War. In this book, we take a close look at these two legendary warships and compare their design, armament, and performance. We'll also see how they fared against each other in the Pacific theater.

Design

The Iowa class was designed in the late 1930s as a response to the Japanese Yamato class. The Iowas were larger and faster than the Yamatos, and they were armed with a more powerful main battery. However, the Yamatos had thicker armor and a more powerful secondary battery.

The Iowa class was 887 feet (270 meters) long and displaced 45,000 tons. The Yamatos were 862 feet (263 meters) long and displaced 64,000 tons. The Iowas were powered by four turbines that produced a total of 212,000 horsepower. The Yamatos were powered by four turbines that produced a total of 150,000 horsepower.

The Iowa class was armed with nine 16-inch (406 mm) guns in three triple turrets. The Yamatos were armed with nine 18.1-inch (460 mm) guns in three triple turrets. The Iowas' guns had a range of 26 miles (42 kilometers),while the Yamatos' guns had a range of 27 miles (43 kilometers).

The Iowa class had a belt of armor that was 12 inches (305 mm) thick. The Yamatos had a belt of armor that was 16 inches (406 mm) thick. The Iowas also had a thicker deck than the Yamatos.

Armament

The Iowas' 16-inch guns were the most powerful naval guns in the world at the time. They were capable of firing a 2,700-pound (1,225 kg) shell up to 26 miles (42 kilometers). The Yamatos' 18.1-inch guns were even more powerful. They were capable of firing a 3,219-pound (1,460 kg) shell up to 27 miles (43 kilometers).

In addition to their main armament, the Iowa class was also armed with twenty 5-inch (127 mm) guns in ten twin turrets. The Yamatos were armed with twelve 5.5-inch (140 mm) guns in six twin turrets.

Performance

The Iowa class was faster than the Yamato class. The Iowas had a top speed of 33 knots (61 kilometers per hour),while the Yamatos had a top speed of 27 knots (50 kilometers per hour). The Iowas were also more maneuverable than the Yamatos.

The Iowa class was a more effective gun platform than the Yamato class. The Iowas' guns were more accurate and had a longer range. The Iowas also had a better fire control system than the Yamatos.

The Iowa class was more survivable than the Yamato class. The Iowas had thicker armor and a more effective damage control system. The Iowas also had a larger crew than the Yamatos.

The Iowa class and the Yamato class were the two most powerful battleships of World War II. They were both symbols of their respective countries' naval power, and they played a major role in the Pacific War. In this book, we have taken a close look at these two legendary warships and compared their design, armament, and performance. We have also seen how they fared against each other in the Pacific theater.

The Iowa class was the superior battleship. It was faster, more maneuverable, and had a more effective gun platform. The Iowa class was also more survivable than the Yamato class. Ultimately, the Iowa class emerged victorious in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history.

USN Battleship vs IJN Battleship: The Pacific 1942–44 (Duel Book 83)

by Mark Stille

4.4 out of 5