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What was the most powerful battleship in World War 2?
Yamato
Their maximum height reached some 183 feet (56 meters), about the height of a 16-story building. Armed with 46-centimeter main guns—the largest and most powerful of any warship—the Yamato and Musashi were designed to help Japan combat the much larger naval force of the United States during World War II.
How many bombs were dropped on the Yamato?
The few survivors were recovered by the four surviving destroyers, which withdrew to Japan. From the first attack at 12:37 to the explosion at 14:23, Yamato was hit by at least 11 torpedoes and 6 bombs. There may have been two more torpedo and bomb hits, but this is not confirmed.
How much did the Bismarck cost?
| Building Cost of Different Warships of the Kriegsmarine and other German military weapons and civilian constructions | |
|---|---|
| New Wilhelmshaven Locks (IV. Entrance) | RM. 250 million |
| Battleship H | RM. 240.85 million (estimated) |
| Battleship J | RM. 237.6 million (estimated) |
| Battleship Bismarck | RM. 196.8 million (1938) |
How many tons is a Tallboy bomb?
Tallboy or Bomb, Medium Capacity, 12,000 lb was an earthquake bomb developed by the British aeronautical engineer Barnes Wallis and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. At 5 long tons (5.1 t), it could only be carried by a modified model of the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber.
How high can a Tallboy drop?
The Tallboy was designed to be dropped from an optimal altitude of 18,000 ft (5,500 m) at a forward speed of 170 mph (270 km/h), hitting at 750 mph (1,210 km/h). It made a crater 80 ft (24 m) deep and 100 ft (30 m) across and could go through 16 ft (4.9 m) of concrete.
How many Lancasters dropped Tallboys on Wizernes?
16 Lancasters, led by a Mosquito and a Mustang, bombed Wizernes – three Lancasters managed to drop Tallboys (one caused the dome to shift out of alignment, two others blocked the entrance). One Tallboy hit the target but did not penetrate the structure. Both ends of the railway tunnel were collapsed by Tallboys dropped by 617 Squadron.
How deep can a Tallboy go through concrete?
It made a crater 80 ft (24 m) deep and 100 ft (30 m) across and could go through 16 ft (4.9 m) of concrete. The weight of the Tallboy (approximately 12,000 lb or 5,400 kg) and the high altitude required of the bombing aircraft meant that the Avro Lancasters used had to be specially adapted.