/Ships/Axis/Japan/02-Battleships/Yamato-Class/Yamato.htm | Up-dated: 22-09-2010

 

Yamato Specifications

Type: Battleship
Crew: 2500

Dimensions/Masses
Maximum displacement: 71659 t | Length: 262.89 m
Width: 36.88 m | Draught: 10.36 m
Propulsion/Performances
Maximum speed: 27 knots
4 propeller shafts, 12 Kampon boilers, 4 turbines with reduction by gears Kampon (150 000 hp)
Armor
Maximum shielding of the belt: 409 mm
Maximum horizontal Shielding: 231 mm
Maximum Shielding: 650 mm
Armament
  • 9 x 460mm gun
  • 12 x 155mm Type 3 gun
  • 12 x 127mm Type 89 gun
  • 24 x 25mm Type 96 gun
  • 4 x 13mm Type 96
  • 6 seaplanes

 

 

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