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)
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
- 4x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 10x Single Casemate Mounts
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)
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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 Single Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 4x Twin Mounts
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)
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
- 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
- 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
- 6x Twin Turrets
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)
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
- 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
- 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
- 6x Twin Turrets
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)
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
- 2x Twin Turrets, x2 Triple Turrets
- 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
- 4x Triple Turrets
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
- 5x 320mm/44
Roma (Littorio Class)
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
- x3 Triple Turrets
- 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
- 4x Triple Turrets
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)
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 4x Twin Turrets, 4x Single Mounts
- 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
- 7x Twin Mounts
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)
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 6x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Mounts
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 )
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 8x Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 6x Twin Mounts
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 )
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
- 6x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 14x Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 4x Twin Mounts
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 )
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Mounts
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
- **No weapons able to fire over the stern**
Nagato ( Nagato Class )
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 18x Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 6x Twin Mounts
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 )
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 2x Triple Mounts
- 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
- 12x Twin Mounts
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 )
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 Twin Turrets
- 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
- 6x Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 8x Single Mounts
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 )
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
- 5x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 6x Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 10x Single Mounts
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 )
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
- 2x Triple Turrets, 2x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 4x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 4x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 10x Single Turrets
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 )
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
- 4x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 4x TwinTurrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 10x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 10x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 10x Twin Turrets
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)
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 10x Twin Turrets
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 )
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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 Single Casemate Mounts
- 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
- 4x Twin Mounts
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)
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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 6x Twin Turrets
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
- 8x BL 6-inch
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
- 2x Quadruple Turrets, 1x Twin Turret
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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
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
- 4x Twin Turrets
- 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
- 8x Twin Turrets
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)
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
- 2x Quadruple Turrets, 1x Twin Turret
- 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
- 14x Single Casemate Mounts
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
- 4x 340mm/45
- 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
- 4x 340mm/45
Strasbourg (Dunkerque Class)
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
- 2x Quadruple Turrets
- 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
- 3x Quadruple Turrets, 2x Twin Turrets
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
- 12x 130mm/45
Richelieu (Richelieu Class)
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
- 2x Quadruple Turrets
- 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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 6x Twin Mounts
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)
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
- 2x Quadruple Turrets
- 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
- 3x Triple Turrets
- 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
- 12x Twin Turrets
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
| 1 | Yamato | 28,971 lbs |
| 2 | New Jersey | 24,300 lbs |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 24,300 lbs |
| 2 | Washington | 24,300 lbs |
| 3 | Nelson | 18,432 lbs |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 18,000 lbs |
| 4 | Idaho | 18,000 lbs |
| 4 | California | 18,000 lbs |
| 5 | Nagato | 17,992 lbs |
| 6 | Maryland | 17,920 lbs |
| 7 | Fuso | 17,820 lbs |
| 8 | Roma | 17,559 lbs |
| 9 | Howe | 15,900 lbs |
| 10 | Richelieu | 15,608 lbs |
| 10 | Jean Bart | 15,608 lbs |
| 11 | Valiant | 15,504 lbs |
| 12 | Vanguard | 15,504 lbs |
| 13 | Arkangelsk | 15,360 lbs |
| 13 | Royal Sovereign | 15,360 lbs |
| 14 | Texas | 15,000 lbs |
| 14 | Nevada | 15,000 lbs |
| 15 | Tirpitz | 14,112 lbs |
| 16 | Gangut | 12,456 lbs |
| 17 | Haruna | 11,880 lbs |
| 17 | Ise | 11,880 lbs |
| 18 | Novorossiysk | 11,570 lbs |
| 18 | Giulio Cesare | 11,570 lbs |
| 18 | Andrea Doria | 11,570 lbs |
| 19 | Arkansas | 10,440 lbs |
| 20 | Strasbourg | 9,880 lbs |
| 21 | Lorraine | 9,768 lbs |
| 22 | Scharnhorst | 6,548 lbs |
Maximum Main Battery Range
| 1 | Roma | 46,800 Yards |
| 2 | Yamato | 45,960 Yards |
| 3 | Strasbourg | 45,604 Yards |
| 4 | Scharnhorst | 44,760 Yards |
| 5 | Nagato | 42,350 Yards |
| 6 | New Jersey | 42,345 Yards |
| 7 | Richelieu | 41,065 Yards |
| 8 | Jean Bart | 39,920 Yards |
| 9 | Nelson | 39,780 Yards |
| 10 | Tirpitz | 39,589 Yards |
| 11 | Haruna | 38,770 Yards |
| 11 | Fuso | 38,770 Yards |
| 11 | Ise | 38,770 Yards |
| 12 | KGV | 38,560 Yards |
| 13 | Washington | 36,900 Yards |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 36,900 Yards |
| 14 | Idaho | 36,800 Yards |
| 14 | California | 36,800 Yards |
| 15 | Valiant | 36,500 Yards |
| 15 | Vanguard | 36,500 Yards |
| 16 | Maryland | 35,000 Yards |
| 17 | Nevada | 34,300 Yards |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 34,300 Yards |
| 18 | Andrea Doria | 32,150 Yards |
| 19 | Novorossiysk | 31,280 Yards |
| 19 | Giulio Cesare | 31,280 Yards |
| 20 | Lorraine | 25,920 Yards |
| 21 | Gangut | 25,480 Yards |
| 22 | Arkangelsk | 25,280 Yards |
| 23 | Royal Sovereign | 25,280 Yards |
| 24 | Arkansas | 24,250 Yards |
| 25 | Texas | 23,000 Yards |
Total Broadside (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
| 1 | Yamato | 30,619 lbs |
| 2 | New Jersey | 24,852 lbs |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 24,852 lbs |
| 2 | Washington | 24,852 lbs |
| 3 | Nagato | 19,200 lbs |
| 4 | Nelson | 19,104 lbs |
| 5 | Fuso | 18,823 lbs |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 18,441 lbs |
| 6 | California | 18,441 lbs |
| 7 | Maryland | 18,361 lbs |
| 8 | Idaho | 18,276 lbs |
| 9 | Roma | 18,219 lbs |
| 10 | Richelieu | 16,707 lbs |
| 11 | KGV | 16,540 lbs |
| 11 | Jean Bart | 16,540 lbs |
| 12 | Vanguard | 16,144 lbs |
| 13 | Valiant | 16,087 lbs |
| 14 | Arkangelsk | 15,913 lbs |
| 14 | Royal Sovereign | 15,913 lbs |
| 15 | Nevada | 15,441 lbs |
| 16 | Texas | 15,215 lbs |
| 17 | Tirpitz | 15,118 lbs |
| 18 | Gangut | 12,746 lbs |
| 19 | Haruna | 12,734 lbs |
| 20 | Ise | 12,486 lbs |
| 21 | Andrea Doria | 12,003 lbs |
| 22 | Novorossiysk | 11,882 lbs |
| 22 | Giulio Cesare | 11,882 lbs |
| 23 | Arkansas | 10,642 lbs |
| 24 | Strasbourg | 10,558 lbs |
| 25 | Lorraine | 10,332 lbs |
| 26 | Scharnhorst | 7,624 lbs |
Total Forward (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
| 1 | Yamato | 19,987 lbs |
| 2 | New Jersey | 16,641 lbs |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 16,641 lbs |
| 2 | Washington | 16,641 lbs |
| 3 | Richelieu | 16,034 lbs |
| 4 | Jean Bart | 15,960 lbs |
| 5 | Nelson | 12,736 lbs |
| 6 | Roma | 12,366 lbs |
| 7 | KGV | 10,180 lbs |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 10,022 lbs |
| 9 | Nagato | 9,634 lbs |
| 10 | California | 9,441 lbs |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 9,221 lbs |
| 11 | Idaho | 9,221 lbs |
| 12 | Maryland | 9,181 lbs |
| 13 | Vanguard | 8,392 lbs |
| 14 | Tirpitz | 8,332 lbs |
| 15 | Valiant | 7,985 lbs |
| 16 | Nevada | 7,941 lbs |
| 17 | Arkangelsk | 7,833 lbs |
| 17 | Royal Sovereign | 7,833 lbs |
| 18 | Ise | 6,848 lbs |
| 19 | Andrea Doria | 6,650 lbs |
| 20 | Haruna | 6,243 lbs |
| 20 | Fuso | 6,243 lbs |
| 21 | Arkansas | 6,228 lbs |
| 21 | Texas | 6,228 lbs |
| 22 | Novorossiysk | 5,993 lbs |
| 22 | Giulio Cesare | 5,993 lbs |
| 23 | Scharnhorst | 5,441 lbs |
| 24 | Lorraine | 4,884 lbs |
| 25 | Gangut | 3,346 lbs |
Total Aft (Main & Secondary Guns) Weight
| 1 | Yamato | 10,633 lbs |
| 2 | Nagato | 9,634 lbs |
| 3 | California | 9,441 lbs |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 9,221 lbs |
| 5 | Maryland | 9,181 lbs |
| 6 | Idaho | 9,110 lbs |
| 7 | New Jersey | 8,541 lbs |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 8,541 lbs |
| 7 | Washington | 8,541 lbs |
| 8 | Vanguard | 8,392 lbs |
| 9 | Arkangelsk | 8,233 lbs |
| 9 | Royal Sovereign | 8,233 lbs |
| 10 | Valiant | 7,985 lbs |
| 11 | Nevada | 7,941 lbs |
| 12 | Tirpitz | 7,932 lbs |
| 13 | KGV | 7,000 lbs |
| 14 | Haruna | 6,746 lbs |
| 15 | Fuso | 6,643 lbs |
| 16 | Roma | 6,513 lbs |
| 17 | Texas | 6,026 lbs |
| 18 | Novorossiysk | 5,993 lbs |
| 18 | Giulio Cesare | 5,993 lbs |
| 19 | Andrea Doria | 5,785 lbs |
| 20 | Lorraine | 4,884 lbs |
| 21 | Arkansas | 3,506 lbs |
| 22 | Gangut | 3,230 lbs |
| 23 | Scharnhorst | 3,178 lbs |
| 24 | Richelieu | 1,382 lbs |
| 25 | Jean Bart | 1,368 lbs |
| 26 | Nelson | 896 lbs |
| 27 | Strasbourg | 850 lbs |
| 28 | Ise | 0 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 the calculations.
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- Naval Weapons of World War II – John Campbell
- US battleships: An Illustrated Design History – Norman Friedman
- Anatomy of the Ship: Bismarck -Stefan Draminski
- Anatomy of the Ship: Yamato/Musashi -Stefan Draminski
- http://navweaps.com/ (Could not have found Russian Weapons Information without it.)
- https://www.the-blueprints.com (Big help in finding some of the more “hard to find” ship drawings.)