For instance, it's highly likely that the loss of the HMS Hood was a fire in a boathouse, which spread to the 4' magazines. And remember that large amounts of significant damage are done to BBs that AREN'T in the most protected areas.

So not only would the Iowa be able to put more metal on target than the Yamato, the Yamato would be much less capable of containing the damage done. During the war, time and time again IJN ships were lost to very poor damage control practices, while USN ships in similar situations were saved or, even better, continued to fight. The USN's practices of damage control were VASTLY superior to the IJN's. See Y'all on the high seas.īesides fire control, which, when it comes down to it, means you can put more hits on target than your opponent, the other very significant factor in favor of the Iowa had nothing to do with the ship itself, but rather the crew. If you see my server name and like this post, shot me a friend request and follow me for any new post or if you like to ask me any questions. Leave a comment down below on which nation will come victorious.ĭon't forget in the game, You can find me as Nightcore_Jeagermen. With a displacement of 76,00 ton, 9 × 46 cm Type 94 guns (3x3) and 6 × 15.5 cm 3rd Year Type guns (2x3). 'The big stick' of the US fleet, USS Iowa.Īnd in the Blue Corner, representing the Imperial Japanese Navy of WW II. In the Red Corner, representing the United States Navy.

In real life, which battleship would most likely destroy the living daylights out of the other? Shot out of a 3x3 main battery with an 18in caliber gun.

World of warships iowa vs yamato