The existence of the Yamato-class was finally revealed after the war. Either way, simply based on specifications alone, it is safe to say the Yamato was the most powerful battleship ever built. Of course, the Iowa-class had 40 cm gun of 50 caliber length, which had comparable levels of firepower. These were some of the most powerful guns in the world at the time. The Yamato and Musashi were also the only ships to ever mount the gargantuan 46 cm (18 in) guns, which were 45 calibres in length. Her American counterparts, the Iowa-class battleships, don't even come close to that level of displacement. This is by far the largest displacement on any battleship in history. Her standard displacement was 64,000 long tons, and when fully loaded, she weighed over 70,000 long tons. Yamato is often described as the 'world's largest battleship,' but what exactly is the definition of large?įirstly, there is her displacement. In order to prevent a quick-witted observer from guessing the scale of the ship from her budget, part of the project's budget was entered into financial logs as construction fees of non-existent destroyers and submarines.

The Yamato-class ships were the Imperial Japanese Navy's trump cards, and their secrets were well-guarded even during the construction. However, during the war, very few people in Japan knew the existence of Yamato or her sistership Musashi. (Although it may often be mistaken for a spacefaring battleship with a similar look and name in a certain anime series.) In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say this is a ship everyone in Japan recognizes even today, including those who are not interested in military history. Many historians agree that Imperial Japan's greatest battleships were the Kongo-class, and of course the Yamato-class. There are wallpapers available this time, too! Download the image of the legendary battleship and liven up your desktop!īattleship Yamato - World-Renowned Champion of Battleships This special third illustration will feature the iconic battleship Yamato, to commemorate the official launch of 's new title, World of Warships! Shibafu is a collaboration between World of Tanks and popular military illustrator Shibafu. Illustration Column III: Sisterhood of Steel feat.

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