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Yamato-Class

JPN Battleship WWII Super Battleships Tier 6 Power 193.87

Largest Ever - Yamato-class were largest, most powerful battleships ever built. 2 completed (3rd converted to carrier). 72,800 tons full load. 18.1-inch guns - largest naval guns ever. Sunk by US aircraft 1944-1945.

Specifications

Displacement (std)
69988 t
Displacement (full)
72800 t
Length
839.9 ft
Beam
127.6 ft
Crew
2750
Ships built
2 (3 laid down, 1 converted)
Commissioned
1941-1942
Decommissioned
None (both sunk in action)

Performance

Top speed
27 kn
Range
7200 nm at 16 knots

Armament

Main guns
9× 46cm/45 Type 94 (18.1-inch)
Secondary guns
12× 155mm/60 Type 3 (6.1-inch), 12× 127mm/40 Type 89 (5-inch) DP

Armor & Systems

Belt
16.1 inches (410mm)
Deck
7.9-9 inches (200-230mm)

In-Game

Tier
T6
Game power
193.87
Research cost
153,545
Credit cost
135,709

Notable

Historical source ↗