The Japanese battleship Yamato featured the largest main guns in WWII history: nine 46 cm (18.1-inch) Type 94 guns, which were 20% more powerful than US Iowa-class 16-inch guns. These guns fired 1,460 kg (3,200 lb) armor-piercing shells at ranges exceeding 25 miles. While superior in caliber, raw weight, and range, Yamato's guns were generally considered less accurate than American counterparts due to advanced US radar fire control. - NatGeo #yamato #battleship #history #show #see | Ships & Mode

The USS Iowa (BB-61), the lead ship of the Iowa-class battleships, was one of the most powerful and versatile warships ever built by the United States Navy. Launched in 1942, Iowa combined massive firepower with surprising speed, capable of exceeding 33 knots—unusual for a ship of her size. #WW2 #ship #military | I love Warships