Nov 11, 2004 · Iowa Class 1.5-inch STS decapping plate by Javier L. » Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:41 pm Is the 1.5-inch STS decapping outer plate in the Iowa Class battleships enough to decap a heavy shell before it hits the main belt? What is exactly decapping a projectile?

Jan 12, 2006 · And the Iowa class can go faster than the Yamatos, this gives them the chance to decide how and when to fight. In no way could one Yamato sink both Iowas , the Yamato would have to split its fire, (9 shots) while recieving 18 shots in return.

Jan 18, 2013 · The Iowa class did not have a real immune zone against the German 380mm gun, and less so against the 406mm gun. The 305mm class A main belt declined at 19*, with 37mm external plate was simply insufficient against such powerfull weapons, especialy if the ships weere on paralel courses and lateral obliquity low.

Mar 9, 2005 · Re: Iowa Class: Armor Protection by Bgile » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:23 pm Please note that the beam of the Iowa Class is greater than that of the KGV class. Also, if you want a ship to be fast, it's a good idea to have a large length to beam ratio. Karl Heidenreich Senior Member Posts: 4808 Joined: Thu Jan 12, 2006 3:19 pm Location: San José ...

Jun 9, 2010 · Re: H class vs Iowa by boredatwork » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:28 am Djoser wrote: The Bismarck was damned close to 50 K fully loaded. Hence my confusion - if Karl is refering to Bismark's fully loaded weight (instead of H's standard displacement) to make comparisons with weight as a direct measure of ability then at least compare apples to apples.

Feb 5, 2019 · A full set of Iowa-class plans (300 boxes) was sent to the Philadelphia Navy yard. That set, along with all the Iowa-class spare parts, appears to have been placed on the U.S.S. Charleston.

Dec 6, 2004 · To give an idea of how much each componant consumes in armour weights; I'll utilize the specifications from the Iowa class battleships, because it's handy. Each internal belt that was 464-556 ft long, weighed 2,642 tons.

Jan 12, 2022 · I want to first deal with the long range advantage you rightly IMO attribute to an Iowa class BB. According to my source, the mark 8 FC radar was not capable of ranging on a target more than 30 kyds away, so that is the effective range limit for fire more accurate than that of Bismarck. Otherwise, they both have to use optical ranging. Bismarck can fire that far, so …

Jan 12, 2006 · The appearance of the Kirov class was a significant factor in the U.S. Navy recommissioning the Iowa class. Armament This ship has an impressive armament of missiles and guns as well as electronics. Its largest radar antenna is mounted on its foremast, and called "Top Pair" by NATO.

Dec 15, 2024 · Re: Iowa Class (BB-61) Steam Cycle by OpanaPointer » Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:35 pm Missouri is a museum ship now at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Middle of Nowhere. The staff there may be able to access the relevant manuals and …