[wbdp] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [b... -

The episode highlights how firing these guns can damage the ship's own deck and delicate radar equipment. ⚠️ The "Big Trouble": Tactical Challenges

For fans of the series, this episode provides essential lore and technical "crunch":

Because of its size and importance, the ship is the primary target for enemy aircraft and submarines. The episode demonstrates the transition from surface-to-surface combat to the era of aerial carrier dominance. 2. Maneuverability Limits [WBDP] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [B...

Each shell weighs as much as a small car (approx. 2,700 lbs). Range: The ability to strike targets over 20 miles away.

The complex hydraulic systems required to absorb the massive energy of a broadside. The episode highlights how firing these guns can

The episode details the sheer scale of the vessel, emphasizing that size is both a weapon and a vulnerability. Over 800 feet of reinforced steel plating.

Housing for over 2,000 personnel, creating a floating city. Range: The ability to strike targets over 20 miles away

A "citadel" design intended to protect vital machinery from plunging fire. 🔫 The "Big Guns": Main Battery Mechanics