It's true Yamato carried 18in guns, but the 16in/50, Mark 7 guns of the Iowas fired a heavier 16in shell than other 16in armed battleships. The 2,700lb shell is considered by the Navy, in hindsight, to be equal in ballistic characteristics to the 18in shell the Yamatos fired. Plus, the Iowas had a 5-6 knot speed advantage, which would have given them control of the engagement. But, in the end, ultimately, we'll never know.
Japan had better optic during that time, but the Missouri had the latest radar equipment. On a clear day the Yamato may have had a advantage. The Yamatos guns are more powerful and have a slightly longer range.
Iowas were faster, had a faster reload rate (more shots fired means a greater chance to hit) and was technologically more advanced with radar controlled fire control systems. Neither the Yamato nor Iowas armor was enough to stop each others shells. So in the end it would have been whoever dealt the quickest, hardest and luckiest hits.
You've wrong. Yamato was almost twice the size of any american battleships. Iowa-class battleships had 16 inch guns. Yamato had 18 inch guns. These guns could shoot projectiles away several kilometers. (over 30km).. Yamato was also heavier than Iowa-class ships.. Total tonnages was about 60,000 and it was the thick armour wich made the most of the weight. Unfortunately Aircraft carriers was far more useful than battleships in that stage of war in Pacific ocean. Japs didn't just realize it.
The Iowa class battleships had far superior fire control systems for there mark 7 16" guns. Far better than Yamato or Bismark and most likely would have hit them first with there accuracy. Yamato and Bismark where nothing more than folklore and country pride with no real strategic missions and that is why they lay on the bottom. Iowas fought in battlegroups with support vessles which is how you win Naval battles.
and whats about BB Bismarck ?
batleamster23 5 months ago
It's true Yamato carried 18in guns, but the 16in/50, Mark 7 guns of the Iowas fired a heavier 16in shell than other 16in armed battleships. The 2,700lb shell is considered by the Navy, in hindsight, to be equal in ballistic characteristics to the 18in shell the Yamatos fired. Plus, the Iowas had a 5-6 knot speed advantage, which would have given them control of the engagement. But, in the end, ultimately, we'll never know.
tyranusfan 6 months ago
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tyranusfan 6 months ago
All of the Iowa Class survived. All of the Yamato Class did not.
Case closed.
RoadCaptainEntertain 6 months ago
can somebody tell me which is the most powerful battleship
megasalexandros97 9 months ago
Japan had better optic during that time, but the Missouri had the latest radar equipment. On a clear day the Yamato may have had a advantage. The Yamatos guns are more powerful and have a slightly longer range.
starblazers1969 2 years ago
God what a amazing ship. Loads of history.
Most of all the ship that ended WW2.
Thank you for this video!!
eancaafan 3 years ago
I had a great duty section for that port stop. Had most of the time off. great time.
SCHRUBBE1966 3 years ago
Brings back New Years eve memories that was a fun port.
Duke1810 3 years ago
YAMATO WAS
ANT19701955 4 years ago
whos the strongest YAMTO or missouri???
marc002345 4 years ago
yes the yamato was much stronger. Bigger guns, more guns, thicker armor. But i heard that the Missouri was a bit bigger.
lifevest1 3 years ago
the only advantage of the missouri is!
it is faster and easily to manage!
marc002345 3 years ago
Iowas were faster, had a faster reload rate (more shots fired means a greater chance to hit) and was technologically more advanced with radar controlled fire control systems. Neither the Yamato nor Iowas armor was enough to stop each others shells. So in the end it would have been whoever dealt the quickest, hardest and luckiest hits.
Cirux321 3 years ago
You've wrong. Yamato was almost twice the size of any american battleships. Iowa-class battleships had 16 inch guns. Yamato had 18 inch guns. These guns could shoot projectiles away several kilometers. (over 30km).. Yamato was also heavier than Iowa-class ships.. Total tonnages was about 60,000 and it was the thick armour wich made the most of the weight. Unfortunately Aircraft carriers was far more useful than battleships in that stage of war in Pacific ocean. Japs didn't just realize it.
pROTPANDA 2 years ago
Although the Yamato had larger guns the super heavy shell the Iowa fired penetrated as well as the 18.1 inch shell of the Yamato.
disturbedone5009 2 years ago
the iowa class was longer, slimmer and faster but yamato was shorter, wider, and heavier.
PS: I think Iowa also had thicker armor 20 inches at its thickest thats what i was told anyway
dogfight001 2 years ago
The Iowa class battleships had far superior fire control systems for there mark 7 16" guns. Far better than Yamato or Bismark and most likely would have hit them first with there accuracy. Yamato and Bismark where nothing more than folklore and country pride with no real strategic missions and that is why they lay on the bottom. Iowas fought in battlegroups with support vessles which is how you win Naval battles.
lander4545 2 years ago
: ) good to see her
starstar1a 4 years ago