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USS Missouri (BB-63)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Class and type | Iowa-class battleship |
| Displacement | Standard: 48,110 long tons (48,880 t) Full load: 57,540 long tons (58,460 t) |
| Length | 887 feet 3 inches (270.4 m) loa |
When the last Iowa-class ship was finally stricken from the Naval Vessel Registry, no battleships remained in service or in reserve with any navy worldwide. The U.S. has eight battleships on display: Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alabama, Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Texas.
What is the difference between the Scharnhorst and the Alaska?
The Scharnhorst was a prewar design from the early 1930s completed 1936 whereas the Alaska was a late 30’s design completed in 1943. Remember that warship design was evolving rapidly in this timeframe and depended on who was obeying or cheating on what treaties.
What ships are similar to the USS gneisau?
Well, the KM Scharnhorst class including Gneisau and the USS Alaska class inlcuding the USS Guam were similar. The German ships were classed as Battleships carrying 9-11″ guns (some would classify them as Battlecruisers, smaller than a battleship) and the Alaska was classed as a Large cruiser and had 9–12″ guns.
What is the difference between a large cruiser and a Scharnhorst?
A Large Cruiser was distinctly more than heavy and light cruisers. Overall the Scharnhorst seems to have been a little more displacement and a little more armor, (remember that the Scharnhorst was classified as a battleship) but the top speeds were similar, 31 kts for the German ships an
How did the US battleships compare to the German battleships?
In any comparison the US advantage in radar aiming would be significant. The German guns were a bit rangier but not as heavy, the US ship slightly faster for maneuvering, but with less armor. It would depend on the range of engagement and battle conditions. The Scharnhorst and Gneisnau were built as battleships.