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Best Battleship: What battleship had the best guns

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The battleship was built around its guns. After our last article looking at the anti-aircraft firepower of various battleships from World War II and onward, we decided to continue our journey to discover the best battleship. In this article, we will examine how each battleship performed in anti-surface firepower. After looking at the anti-surface guns of each battleship, we will then compare them together. .This will allow us to determine what battleship had the best guns.

Russia

Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya (Gangut Class)

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Red – 305mm(12″)/52 Pattern 1907
Blue – 120mm (4.7″)/50 Pattern 1905
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 305mm (12″)/52 Pattern 1907
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,038 lbs AP / 1,038 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,480 Yards at 25 Degrees Elevation
  • 10x 120mm (4.7″)/50 Pattern 1905
    • 10x Single Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 58 lbs AP
      • Range – 18,600 Yards at 20 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 305mm/52
    • 5x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 12,456 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 290 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,746 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 305mm/52
    • 4x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 3,114 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 232 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 3,346 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 305mm/52
    • 2x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 3,114 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 116 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 3,230 lbs

Arkhangelsk (HMS Royal Sovereign – Revenge Class)

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Red – BL 15-inch (381mm) Mark I
Blue – BL 6-inch (152mm) Mark XII
Orange – QF 4-inch (102mm) Mark VI
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x BL 15-inch (381mm) Mark I
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,920 lbs AP / 1,965 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,280 Yards at 20 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x BL 6-inch (152mm) Mark XII
    • 8x Single Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 5 – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 13,500 Yards at 42 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x QF 4-inch (102mm) Mark VI
    • 4x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 15 – 20 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 38.25 lbs AP / 35 lbs HE
      • Range – 19,850 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x BL 15-inch
    • 4x BL 6-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,360 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 553 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,913 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,680 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 153 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,833 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x BL 6-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,680 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 553 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,233 lbs

Novorossiysk (Giulio Cesare – Conte di Cavour Class)

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Red – 320 mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
Blue – 120mm (4.7″)/50 Oto Model 1933
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x 320mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
    • 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,157 lbs AP / 1,010 lbs HE
      • Range – 31,280 Yards at 27 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 120mm (4.7″)/50 Pattern 1933
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 52 lbs
      • Range – 22,000 Yards at 42 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x 320mm/44
    • 6x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,570 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 312 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 11,882 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
    • 4x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 208 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,993 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
    • 4x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 208 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,993 lbs

Italy

Giulio Cesare (Conte di Cavour Class)

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Red – 320 mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
Blue – 120mm (4.7″)/50 Oto Model 1933
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x 320mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
    • 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,157 lbs AP / 1,010 lbs HE
      • Range – 31,280 Yards at 27 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 120mm (4.7″)/50 Pattern 1933
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 52 lbs
      • Range – 22,000 Yards at 42 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x 320mm/44
    • 6x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,570 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 312 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 11,882 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
    • 4x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 208 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,993 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
    • 4x 120mm/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 208 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,993 lbs

Andrea Doria ( Andrea Doria Class)

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Red – 320 mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
Blue – 135mm (5.3″)/45 Model 1937
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x 320mm (12.6″)/44 Model 1934
    • 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,157 lbs AP / 1,010 lbs HE
      • Range – 32,150 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 135mm (5.3″)/45 Model 1937
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 72.1 lbs
      • Range – 21,435 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x 320mm/44
    • 6x 135mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,570 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 433 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,003 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
    • 12x 135mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 865 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,650 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 320mm/44
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,785 lbs

Roma (Littorio Class)

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Red – 381mm (15″)/50 Model 1934
Blue – 152mm 6″)/55 Model 1936
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 381mm (15″)/50 Model 1934
    • x3 Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,951lbs AP / 1,817lbs HE
      • Range – 46,800 Yards at 36 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 152mm (6″)/55 Model 1936
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 110lbs AP / 97.9lbs HE
      • Range – 28,150 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 381mm/50
    • 6x 152mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 17,559lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 660lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,219lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 381mm/50
    • 6x 152mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,706lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 660lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,366lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 381mm/50
    • 6x 152mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,853lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 660lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,513lbs

Germany

Scharnhorst (Scharnhorst Class)

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Red – 28cm (11″) SK C/34
Blue – 15cm (5.9″) SK C/28 Twin Turret
Orange – 15cm (5.9″) SK C/28 Single Mount
Green – 10.5cm (4.1″) SK C/33 Twin Mounts
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 28cm (11″) SK C/34
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 3.5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 727.5 lbs AP / 694.4 lbs HE
      • Range – 44,760 Yards at 40 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 15cm (5.9″) SK C/32
    • 4x Twin Turrets, 4x Single Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 8 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range (Twin Turret) – 25,153 Yards at 40 Degrees Elevation
      • Range (Single Mount) – 24,060 Yards at 35 Degrees Elevation
  • 14x 10.5cm (4.1″) SK C/33 [1]
    • 7x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 18 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 59.5 lbs AP / 60.3 lbs HE
      • Range – 19,357 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 28cm
    • 6x 15cm
    • 8x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 6,548 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,076 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,624 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 28cm
    • 6x 15cm
    • 8x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 4,365 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,076 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 5,441 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 28cm
    • 4x 15cm
    • 10x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 2,183 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 995 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 3,178 lbs

Tirpitz (Bismarck Class)

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Red – 38cm (15″) SK C/34
Blue – 15cm (5.9″) SK C/28 Twin Turret
Green – 10.5cm (4.1″) SK C/33 Twin Mounts
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 38cm (15″) SK C/34
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 3 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,764 lbs AP / 1,764 lbs HE
      • Range – 39,589 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 15cm (5.9″) SK C/28
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 8 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,153 Yards at 40 Degrees Elevation
  • 14x 10.5cm (4.1″) SK C/33 [1]
    • 8x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 18 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 59.5 lbs AP / 60.3 lbs HE
      • Range – 19,357 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 38cm
    • 6x 15cm
    • 8x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 14,112 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,076 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,188 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 38cm
    • 8x 15cm
    • 8x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,056 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,276 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,332 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 38cm
    • 4x 15cm
    • 8x 10.5cm
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,056 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 876 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,932 lbs

Japan

Haruna ( Kongo Class )

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Red – 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
Blue – 15cm (6″) /50 Type 41
Green – 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,485 lbs AP / 1,378 lbs HE
      • Range – 38,770 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x 15cm (6″)/50 Type 41
    • 8x Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 6 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 21,330 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
    • 6x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 14 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 75.7 lbs HE
      • Range – 16,185 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 36cm/45
    • 4x 15cm/50
    • 6x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,880 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 854 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,734 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 36cm/45
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,940 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 303 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,243 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 36cm/45
    • 2x 15cm/50
    • 8x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,940 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 806 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,746 lbs

Fuso ( Fuso Class )

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Red – 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
Blue – 15cm (6″) /50 Type 41
Green – 127mm (5″)/40 Type 89
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,485 lbs AP / 1,378 lbs HE
      • Range – 38,770 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
  • 14x 15cm (6″)/50 Type 41
    • 14x Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 6 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 21,330 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
    • 4x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 14 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 75.7 lbs HE
      • Range – 16,185 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 36cm/45
    • 7x 15cm/50
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 17,820 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,003 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,823 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 36cm/45
    • 2x 15cm/50
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,940 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 503 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,243 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 36cm/45
    • 4x 15cm/50
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,940 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 703 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,643 lbs

Hyuga ( Hyuga Class )

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Red – 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
Green – 127mm (5″)/40 Type 89
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 36cm (14″)/45 Type 41
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,485 lbs AP / 1,378 lbs HE
      • Range – 38,770 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
    • 8x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 14 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 75.7 lbs HE
      • Range – 16,185 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 36cm/45
    • 8x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 11,880 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 606 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,486 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 36cm/45
    • 12x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 5,940 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 908 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,848 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • **No weapons able to fire over the stern**
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 0 lbs

Nagato ( Nagato Class )

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Red – 41cm (16.1″)/45 3rd Year Type
Blue – 14cm (5.5″)/50 3rd Year Type
Green – 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 41cm (16.1″)/45 3rd Year Type
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,249 lbs AP / 2,069 lbs HE
      • Range – 42,350 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
  • 18x 14cm (5.5″)/50 Type 3rd Year Type
    • 18x Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 10 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 83.8 lbs AP / 83.8 lbs HE
      • Range – 22,500 Yards at 35 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
    • 6x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 14 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 75.7 lbs HE
      • Range – 16,185 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 41cm/45
    • 9x 14cm/50
    • 6x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 17,992 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,208 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 19,200 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 41cm/45
    • 4x 14cm/50
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,996 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 638 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,634 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 41cm/45
    • 4x 14cm/50
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,996 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 638 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,634 lbs

Yamato ( Yamato Class )

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Red – 46cm (18.1″)/45 Type 94
Blue – 15.5cm (6.1″)/60 3rd Year Type
Green – 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 46cm (18.1″)/45 Type 94
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 3,219 lbs AP / 2,998 lbs HE
      • Range – 45,960 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
  • 6x 15.5cm (6.1″)/60 3rd Year Type
    • 2x Triple Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 6 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 123.2 lbs AP / 123.2 lbs HE
      • Range – 29,965 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
  • 24x 12.7cm (5″)/40 Type 89
    • 12x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 14 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 75.7 lbs HE
      • Range – 16,185 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 46cm/45
    • 6x 15.5cm/60
    • 12x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 28,971 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,648 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 30,619 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 46cm/45
    • 3x 15.5cm/60
    • 4x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 19,314 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 673 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 19,987 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 46cm/45
    • 3x 15.5cm/60
    • 8x 12.7cm/40
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,657 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 976 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,633 lbs

United States

USS Arkansas ( Wyoming Class )

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Red – 12″ (305mm)/50 Mark 7
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/51
Green – 3″ (76mm)/50
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 12″ (305mm)/50 Mark 7
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 3 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 870 lbs AP / 870 lbs HE
      • Range – 24,250 Yards at 15 Degrees Elevation
  • 6x 5″ (127mm)/51
    • 6x Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 9 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 50 lbs AP / 50lbs HE
      • Range – 15,850 Yards at 20 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x 3″ (76mm)/50
    • 8x Single Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 20 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 13 lbs AP / 13 lbs HE
      • Range – 14,600 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 12″/50
    • 3x 5″/51
    • 4x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 10,440 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 202 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,642 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 12″/50
    • 4x 5″/51
    • 4x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 3,480 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 252 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,228 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 14″/45
    • 2x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 3,480 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 26 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 3,506 lbs

USS Texas ( New York Class )

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Red – 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/51
Green – 3″ (76mm)/50
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
    • 5x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.75 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,500 lbs AP / 1,275 lbs HE
      • Range – 23,000 Yards at 15 Degrees Elevation
  • 6x 5″ (127mm)/51
    • 6x Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 9 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 50 lbs AP / 50lbs HE
      • Range – 15,850 Yards at 20 Degrees Elevation
  • 10x 3″ (76mm)/50
    • 10x Single Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 20 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 13 lbs AP / 13 lbs HE
      • Range – 14,600 Yards at 43 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x 14″/45
    • 3x 5″/51
    • 5x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 215 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,215 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 14″/45
    • 3x 5″/51
    • 6x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 6,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 228 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,228 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 14″/45
    • 2x 3″/50
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 6,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 26 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 6,026 lbs

USS Nevada ( Nevada Class )

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Red – 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
    • 2x Triple Turrets, 2x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.75 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,500 lbs AP / 1,275 lbs HE
      • Range – 34,300 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x 14″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,441 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 14″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,500 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 411 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,941 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 5x 14″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,500 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,941 lbs

USS Pennsylvania ( Pennsylvania Class )

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Red – 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 14″ (356mm)/45 Mark 12
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.75 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,500 lbs AP / 1,275 lbs HE
      • Range – 34,300 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 14″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 18,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,441 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 4x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 221 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,221 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 4x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 221 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,221 lbs

USS Idaho ( New Mexico Class )

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Red – 14″ (356mm)/50 Mark 11
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 14″ (356mm)/50 Mark 11
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.75 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,500 lbs AP / 1,275 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,800 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 10x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 10x Single Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 14″/50
    • 5x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 18,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 276 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,276 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 4x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 221 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,221 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 2x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 110 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,110 lbs

USS California ( Tennessee Class )

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Red – 14″ (356mm)/50 Mark 11
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 12x 14″ (356mm)/50 Mark 11
    • 4x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.75 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,500 lbs AP / 1,275 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,800 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 12x 14″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 18,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,441 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,441 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 14″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,000 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,441 lbs

USS Maryland ( Colorado Class )

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Red – 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 8
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 8
    • 4x TwinTurrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,240 lbs AP / 1,900 lbs HE
      • Range – 35,000 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 17,920 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 18,361 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 16″/45
    • 4x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,960 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 221 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,181 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,960 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 221 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 9,181 lbs

USS Washington ( North Carolina Class )

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Red – 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 6
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 6
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,700 lbs AP / 1,900 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,900 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
  • 20x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 10x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 16″/45
    • 20x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 24,300 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 552 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 24,852 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 16,200 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,641 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,100 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,541 lbs

USS Massachusetts ( South Dakota Class )

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Red – 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 6
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 16″ (406mm)/45 Mark 6
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,700 lbs AP / 1,900 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,900 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 20x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 10x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 16″/45
    • 20x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 24,300 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 552 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 24,852 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 16,200 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,641 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 16″/45
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,100 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,541 lbs

USS New Jersey ( Iowa Class )

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Red – 16″ (406mm)/50 Mark 7
Blue – 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x 16″ (406mm)/50 Mark 7
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,700 lbs AP / 1,900 lbs HE
      • Range – 42,345 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 20x 5″ (127mm)/38 Mark 12
    • 10x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 22 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 55.18 lbs AP / 55.18 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,392 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x 16″/50
    • 20x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 24,300 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 552 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 24,852 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x 16″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 16,200 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,641 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 3x 16″/50
    • 8x 5″/38
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 8,100 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 441 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,541 lbs

United Kingdom

HMS Valiant (Queen Elizabeth Class)

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Red – BL 15-inch (38.1cm)/42 Mark I
Blue – QF 4.5″ (114mm) /45 Mark III
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x BL 15-inch (38.1cm)/42 Mark I
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,938 lbs AP / 1,938 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,500 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 20x QF 4.5″ (114mm)/45 Mark III
    • 10x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 12 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 58.25 lbs AP / 55 lbs HE
      • Range – 20,750 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x BL 15-inch
    • 10x QF 4.5″
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,504 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 583 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,087 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x QF 4.5″
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,752 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 233 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,985 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x QF 4.5″
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,752 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 233 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,985 lbs

HMS Royal Sovereign ( Revenge Class )

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Red – BL 15-inch (381mm) Mark I
Blue – BL 6-inch (152mm) Mark XII
Orange – QF 4-inch (102mm) Mark VI
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x BL 15-inch (381mm) Mark I
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,920 lbs AP / 1,965 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,280 Yards at 20 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x BL 6-inch (152mm) Mark XII
    • 8x Single Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 5 – 7 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 100 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 13,500 Yards at 42 Degrees Elevation
  • 8x QF 4-inch (102mm) Mark VI
    • 4x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 15 – 20 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 38.25 lbs AP / 35 lbs HE
      • Range – 19,850 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x BL 15-inch
    • 4x BL 6-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,360 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 553 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,913 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,680 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 153 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,833 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 4x BL 6-inch
    • 4x QF 4-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,680 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 553 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,233 lbs

HMS Nelson (Nelson Class)

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Red – BL 16-inch (40.6cm)/45 Mark I
Blue – BL 6-inch (152mm)/50 Mark XXII
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 9x BL 16-inch (40.6cm)/45 Mark I
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 1.5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 2,048 lbs AP / 2,048 lbs HE
      • Range – 39,780 Yards at 40 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x BL 6-inch (152mm)/50 Mark XXII
    • 6x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 112 lbs AP / 100 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,800 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 9x BL 16-inch
    • 6x BL 6-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 18,432 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 672 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 19,104 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x BL 16-inch
    • 4x BL 6-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 12,288 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 448 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 12,736 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 8x BL 6-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 896 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 896 lbs
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Red – BL 14-inch (356mm)/45 Mark VII
Blue – QF 5.25-inch (133mm)/50 Mark I
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 10x BL 14-inch (356mm)/45 Mark VII
    • 2x Quadruple Turrets, 1x Twin Turret
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,590 lbs AP / 1,590 lbs HE
      • Range – 38,560 Yards at 40 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x QF 5.25-inch (133mm)/50 Mark I
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 8 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 80 lbs AP / 80 lbs HE
      • Range – 23,400 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 10x BL 14-inch
    • 8x QF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,900 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,540 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 6x BL 14-inch
    • 8x QF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,540 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,180lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 14-inch
    • 8x QF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 6,360 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 7,000 lbs

HMS Vanguard

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Red – BL 15-inch (381mm)/42 Mark I
Blue – QF 5.25-inch (133mm)/50 Mark I
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x BL 15-inch (38.1cm)/42 Mark I
    • 4x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,938 lbs AP / 1,938 lbs HE
      • Range – 36,500 Yards at 30 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x QF 5.25-inch (133mm)/50 Mark I
    • 8x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 9 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 80 lbs AP / 80 lbs HE
      • Range – 23,400 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x BL 15-inch
    • 8x QF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,504 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,144 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 8xQF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,752 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,392 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x BL 15-inch
    • 8x QF 5.25-inch
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 7,752 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 640 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 8,392 lbs

France

Lorraine (Bretagne Class)

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Red – 340mm (13.4″)/45 Modele 1912
Blue – Canon de 138mm (5.46″)/55 Modele 1910
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 340mm (13.4″)/45 Modele 1912
    • 2x Quadruple Turrets, 1x Twin Turret
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,221 lbs AP / 842 lbs HE
      • Range – 25,920 Yards at 23 Degrees Elevation
  • 14x Canon de 138mm (5.46″)/55 Modele 1910
    • 14x Single Casemate Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 6 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 80.5 lbs AP / 69.4 lbs HE
      • Range – 11,000 Yards at 15 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 340mm/45
    • 7x 138mm /55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,768 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 564 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,332 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 340mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 4,884 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 4,884 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 4x 340mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 4,884 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 4,884 lbs

Strasbourg (Dunkerque Class)

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Red – 330mm (13″)/50 Modele 1931
Blue – Canon de 130mm (5.1″)/45 Modele 1932 Quad Mount
Orange – Canon de 130mm (5.1″)/45 Modele 1932 Twin Mount
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 330mm (13″)/50 Modele 1931
    • 2x Quadruple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,235 lbs AP / 1,151 lbs HE
      • Range – 45,604 Yards at 35 Degrees Elevation
  • 16x 130mm (5.1″)/45 Modele 1932
    • 3x Quadruple Turrets, 2x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 12 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 70.8 lbs AP / 65.1 lbs HE
      • Range – 22,750 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 330mm/50
    • 10x 130mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,880 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 708 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,558 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 8x 330mm/50
    • 2x 130mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 9,880 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 142 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 10,022 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 12x 130mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 850 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 850 lbs

Richelieu (Richelieu Class)

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Red – 380mm (15″)/45 Modele 1935
Blue – Canon de 152mm (6″)/55 Modele 1930
Orange – 100mm (3.9″)/45 Modele 1931
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 380mm (15″)/45 Modele 1935
    • 2x Quadruple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,951 lbs AP / 1,938 lbs HE
      • Range – 41,065 Yards at 35 Degrees Elevation
  • 9x 152mm (6″)/55 Modele 1930
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 7.5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 129.9 lbs AP / 103.6 lbs [2]
      • Range – 29,480 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
  • 12x 100mm (3.9″)/45 Modele 1931
    • 6x Twin Mounts
      • Rate of Fire – 10 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 53.2lbs AP / 50 lbs HE
      • Range – 17,280 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 380mm/45
    • 6x 152mm/55
    • 6x 100mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,608 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,099 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,707 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 8x 380mm/45
    • 8x 100mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,608 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 426 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,034 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 9x 152mm/55
    • 4x 100mm/45
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,382 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 1,382 lbs

Jean Bart (Richelieu Class)

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Red – 380mm (15″)/45 Modele 1935
Blue – Canon de 152mm (6″)/55 Modele 1930
Orange – 100mm (3.9″)/55 Modele 1945
Anti-Surface Weapons
  • 8x 380mm (15″)/45 Modele 1935
    • 2x Quadruple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 2 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 1,951 lbs AP / 1,938 lbs HE
      • Range – 39,920 Yards at 35 Degrees Elevation
  • 9x 152mm (6″)/55 Modele 1930
    • 3x Triple Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 7.5 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 125.9 lbs AP / 121.3 lbs [1]
      • Range – 29,480 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
  • 24x 100mm (3.9″)/55 Modele 1945 [3]
    • 12x Twin Turrets
      • Rate of Fire – 25 Rounds Per Minute
      • Shell Weight – 29.36 lbs HE
      • Range – 18,880 Yards at 45 Degrees Elevation
Firepower Coverage
  • Broadside Weight
    • 8x 380mm/45
    • 6x 152mm/55
    • 12x 100mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,608 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,108 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 16,540 lbs
  • Forward Weight of Firepower
    • 8x 380mm/45
    • 12x 100mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 15,608 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 352 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 15,960 lbs
  • Aft Weight of Firepower
    • 9x 152mm/55
    • 8x 100mm/55
      • Main Battery Weight of Fire – 0 lbs
      • Secondary Weight of Fire – 1,368 lbs
      • Total Weight of Fire – 1,368 lbs

How do the Battleships Compare?

Main Battery Broadside Weight
1Yamato 28,971 lbs
2New Jersey24,300 lbs
2Massachusetts24,300 lbs
2Washington24,300 lbs
3Nelson18,432 lbs
4Pennsylvania18,000 lbs
4Idaho18,000 lbs
4California18,000 lbs
5Nagato17,992 lbs
6Maryland17,920 lbs
7Fuso17,820 lbs
8Roma 17,559 lbs
9Howe 15,900 lbs
10Richelieu15,608 lbs
10Jean Bart15,608 lbs
11Valiant15,504 lbs
12Vanguard15,504 lbs
13Arkangelsk15,360 lbs
13Royal Sovereign15,360 lbs
14Texas15,000 lbs
14Nevada15,000 lbs
15Tirpitz14,112 lbs
16Gangut 12,456 lbs
17Haruna11,880 lbs
17Ise11,880 lbs
18Novorossiysk 11,570 lbs
18Giulio Cesare11,570 lbs
18Andrea Doria11,570 lbs
19Arkansas10,440 lbs
20Strasbourg9,880 lbs
21Lorraine9,768 lbs
22Scharnhorst6,548 lbs
Maximum Main Battery Range
1Roma 46,800 Yards
2Yamato 45,960 Yards
3Strasbourg45,604 Yards
4Scharnhorst44,760 Yards
5Nagato42,350 Yards
6New Jersey42,345 Yards
7Richelieu41,065 Yards
8Jean Bart39,920 Yards
9Nelson39,780 Yards
10Tirpitz39,589 Yards
11Haruna38,770 Yards
11Fuso38,770 Yards
11Ise38,770 Yards
12KGV38,560 Yards
13Washington36,900 Yards
13Massachusetts36,900 Yards
14Idaho36,800 Yards
14California36,800 Yards
15Valiant36,500 Yards
15Vanguard36,500 Yards
16Maryland35,000 Yards
17Nevada34,300 Yards
17Pennsylvania34,300 Yards
18Andrea Doria32,150 Yards
19Novorossiysk 31,280 Yards
19Giulio Cesare31,280 Yards
20Lorraine25,920 Yards
21Gangut 25,480 Yards
22Arkangelsk25,280 Yards
23Royal Sovereign25,280 Yards
24Arkansas24,250 Yards
25Texas23,000 Yards
Total Broadside (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
1Yamato 30,619 lbs
2New Jersey24,852 lbs
2Massachusetts24,852 lbs
2Washington24,852 lbs
3Nagato19,200 lbs
4Nelson19,104 lbs
5Fuso18,823 lbs
6Pennsylvania18,441 lbs
6California18,441 lbs
7Maryland18,361 lbs
8Idaho18,276 lbs
9Roma 18,219 lbs
10Richelieu16,707 lbs
11KGV16,540 lbs
11Jean Bart16,540 lbs
12Vanguard16,144 lbs
13Valiant16,087 lbs
14Arkangelsk15,913 lbs
14Royal Sovereign15,913 lbs
15Nevada15,441 lbs
16Texas15,215 lbs
17Tirpitz15,118 lbs
18Gangut 12,746 lbs
19Haruna12,734 lbs
20Ise12,486 lbs
21Andrea Doria12,003 lbs
22Novorossiysk 11,882 lbs
22Giulio Cesare11,882 lbs
23Arkansas10,642 lbs
24Strasbourg10,558 lbs
25Lorraine10,332 lbs
26Scharnhorst7,624 lbs
Total Forward (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
1Yamato 19,987 lbs
2New Jersey16,641 lbs
2Massachusetts16,641 lbs
2Washington16,641 lbs
3Richelieu16,034 lbs
4Jean Bart15,960 lbs
5Nelson12,736 lbs
6Roma 12,366 lbs
7KGV10,180 lbs
8Strasbourg10,022 lbs
9Nagato9,634 lbs
10California9,441 lbs
11Pennsylvania9,221 lbs
11Idaho9,221 lbs
12Maryland9,181 lbs
13Vanguard8,392 lbs
14Tirpitz8,332 lbs
15Valiant7,985 lbs
16Nevada7,941 lbs
17Arkangelsk7,833 lbs
17Royal Sovereign7,833 lbs
18Ise6,848 lbs
19Andrea Doria6,650 lbs
20Haruna6,243 lbs
20Fuso6,243 lbs
21Arkansas6,228 lbs
21Texas6,228 lbs
22Novorossiysk 5,993 lbs
22Giulio Cesare5,993 lbs
23Scharnhorst5,441 lbs
24Lorraine4,884 lbs
25Gangut 3,346 lbs
Total Aft (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
1Yamato 10,633 lbs
2Nagato9,634 lbs
3California9,441 lbs
4Pennsylvania9,221 lbs
5Maryland9,181 lbs
6Idaho9,110 lbs
7New Jersey8,541 lbs
7Massachusetts8,541 lbs
7Washington8,541 lbs
8Vanguard8,392 lbs
9Arkangelsk8,233 lbs
9Royal Sovereign8,233 lbs
10Valiant7,985 lbs
11Nevada7,941 lbs
12Tirpitz7,932 lbs
13KGV7,000 lbs
14Haruna6,746 lbs
15Fuso6,643 lbs
16Roma 6,513 lbs
17Texas6,026 lbs
18Novorossiysk 5,993 lbs
18Giulio Cesare5,993 lbs
19Andrea Doria5,785 lbs
20Lorraine4,884 lbs
21Arkansas3,506 lbs
22Gangut 3,230 lbs
23Scharnhorst3,178 lbs
24Richelieu1,382 lbs
25Jean Bart1,368 lbs
26Nelson896 lbs
27Strasbourg850 lbs
28Ise0 lbs

Notes:

[1] – Thought the German 10.5cm (4.1″) SK C/33 was primarily a heavy anti-aircraft weapon, it could serve as an anti-surface weapon. Because of this, I have decided to include it into the firepower figures for the Scharnhorst and Bismarck classes.

[2] – During the later half of World War II, Richelieu utilized shells supplied by the United States. This is why her projectile weights differ from her sister Jean Bart despite having the same naval gun.

[3] – While the 100mm Modele 1945 was intended to serve primarily as an anti-aircraft weapon, several publications suggest that the weapon can be used in the anti-surface role. For that reason, I have included it into the calculations.

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