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The Yamato-class battleships, two vessels completed for the Imperial Japanese Navy, were the largest such warships ever built. They displaced 72,000 tons fully loaded, were 863 feet long and 121 feet wide, and could travel at a speed of up to 27 knots (31 mph). The battleships, named Yamato and Musashi, also had the biggest guns and thickest armor. Their main armament consisted of nine 18.1 inch guns, which could throw a 3,219 pound shell a distance of 26 miles. The main gun turrets, which contained the heaviest armor on the ship, were protected by steel 25.6 inches thick. They were a formidable opponent for any other surface warship afloat.
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What was the first battleship ever made?
is it the HMS Dreadnought
When were air-forces made?
It's the first basketball shoe Nike ever made in 1982.
Who invented the HMS dreadnought battleship?
The ship was made not invented. It was built in 1906 in the Portsmouth dock yards in England. It transformed the concept of battleships with its 10 12 inch guns as the main battery. It served as flagship of the new fleet.
What was the first ironclad ship made?
The first Ironclad ship ever made was by the northern states during the civil war was named the Monitor.
Were Oscars ever made of wood?
They were never made of wood. During World War II they were made of plaster, since metal was in high demand. They were traded for metal staues after the war.
