The Iowa-class battleships were formidable fighting machines with immense firepower, primarily centered on nine 16-inch/50 caliber Mark 7 guns housed in three triple turrets. These guns could fire heavy shells, such as a 2,700-pound armor-piercing projectile, up to 24 miles (39 km), delivering more explosive power in a single broadside than dozens of field artillery batteries. Firepower in action During combat: The 16-inch guns were used for heavy shore bombardment and to engage enemy surface ve

The four Iowa-class battleships sailed together on June 7, 1954, for the first and only time as part of a request by Rear Admiral George Cooper to document them operating as a division, designated Battleship Division 2. This unique event off the Virginia Capes was for basic maneuvers and to create a visual record, as it was the only occasion all four ships were photographed together while in formation. Purpose: The ships sailed together for a single, unique event to be photographed and filmed, c

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. | I love Warships

Why Didn't the IOWA Class Have 4 Turrets as Other American Battleships_ #battleship #ussiowa #navy | Mil Tech