For the first time, linear ships appeared in the XVII century. For a while, they lost the palm to the slow-moving battleships. But at the beginning of the XX century, the battleships turned into the main force of the fleet. The speed and range of artillery pieces became the main advantages in sea battles. Countries concerned about increasing the power of the navy, since the 1930s of the 20th century, have been actively building super-powerful battleships designed to enhance maritime supremacy. Construction of incredibly expensive ships could not afford all. The biggest battleships in the world - in this article we will talk about super powerful giants.
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Richelieu Length 247.9 m
The French giant Richelieu opens the rating of the biggest battleships in the world with a length of 247.9 meters and a displacement of 47 thousand tons. The vessel is named after the famous statesman of France, Cardinal Richelieu. A battleship was built to counter the Italian navy. The battleship Richelieu did not conduct active combat operations, except for participation in the Senegal operation in 1940.In 1968, the super-ship was sent for scrap. One of his guns as a monument is installed in the port of Brest.
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Bismarck Length 251 m
The legendary German ship Bismarck occupies the 9th place among the largest battleships in the world. The length of the ship is 251 meters, displacement is 51 thousand tons. Bismarck left the shipyard in 1939.At its descent, Führer of Germany Adolf Hitler was present. One of the most famous ships of the Second World War was sunk in May 1941 after prolonged fighting by British ships and torpedo bombers in retaliation for the destruction by the British battleship of the English flagship, the cruiser Hood.
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Tirpitz Ship 253.6 m
The 8th place in the list of the biggest battleships is the German " Tirpitz ".The length of the vessel was 253.6 meters, displacement - 53 thousand tons. After the death of the "older brother", "Bismarck", the second of the most powerful German battleships almost did not manage to participate in sea battles. Launched in 1939, the Tirpitz was destroyed in 1944 as a result of torpedo bombers' air raids.
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Yamato Length 263 m
" Yamato " is one of the largest battleships in the world and the largest combat ship in history ever sunk in a sea battle.
"Yamato"( in translation the name of the ship means the ancient name of the Land of the Rising Sun) was the pride of the Japanese navy, although due to the fact that the huge ship was protected, the attitude of ordinary sailors to it was ambiguous.
"Yamato" was commissioned in 1941.The length of the battleship was 263 meters, displacement - 72 thousand tons. The crew is 2500 people. Until October 1944, Japan's largest ship was practically not involved in battles. In the Bay of Leyte, Yamato first opened fire on American ships. As it turned out later, none of the main calibers hit the target.
Japan's last pride in
April 6, 1945 "Yamato" came out on its last trip American troops landed in Okinawa, and the remnants of the Japanese navy set the task of destroying enemy forces and supply ships."Yamato" and the remaining vessels of the compound were subjected to a two-hour attack of 227 American deck ships. Japan's biggest battleship went down, having received about 23 hits of bombs and torpedoes. As a result of the explosion of the nose compartment, the ship sank. Of the crew survived 269 people, 3 thousand sailors were killed.
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Musashi Length 263 m
The largest battleships in the world include the " Musashi " with a body length of 263 meters and a displacement of 72,000 tons. This is the second giant battleship built by Japan during the Second World War. The ship entered service in 1942.The fate of Musashi turned out to be tragic. The first campaign ended in a hole in the bow, obtained as a result of the torpedo attack of an American submarine. In October 1944, Japan's two biggest battleships finally entered into a serious battle. In the Sea of Sibuyan they were attacked by American aircraft. By accident, the main blow of the enemy was dealt by Musashi. The ship sank after it hit about 30 torpedoes and air bombs. Together with the ship, his captain died and more than a thousand crew members.
On March 4, 2015, 70 years after the flooding, the sunken "Musashi" was discovered by the American millionaire Paul Allen. He is in the sea of Sibuyan at a depth of one and a half kilometers."Musashi" takes 6th place in the list of the largest battleships in the world.
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Soviet Union Length 269 m
Unbelievable, but the Soviet Union did not have any superlinkor built. In 1938, the battleship The Soviet Union was laid. The length of the ship was to be 269 meters, and displacement - 65 thousand tons. By the beginning of the Great Patriotic War the battleship was built on 19%.Completion of the ship, which could become one of the largest battleships in the world, did not succeed.
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Wisconsin Length 270 m
American battleship Wisconsin is ranked 4th in the ranking of the largest battleships in the world. In length it had 270 meters, displacement - 55 thousand tons. Has risen in build in 1944.During the Second World War, he accompanied aircraft carrier groups and supported landing operations. Was involved during the war in the Persian Gulf."Wisconsin" is one of the last battleships in the reserve of the US Navy. Was decommissioned in 2006.Now the ship is parked in Norfolk.
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Iowa Length 270 m
The American battleship " Iowa " with a length of 270 meters and displacement of 58 thousand tons ranks 3 rd in the ranking of the largest battleships in the world. The ship entered service in 1943.During the Second World War, Iowa actively participated in military operations. In 2012, the battleship was withdrawn from the fleet. Now the ship is in the port of Los Angeles as a museum.
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New Jersey Length 270.53 m
The second place in the ranking of the largest battleships in the world is occupied by the American ship New Jersey , or the Black Dragon. Its length is 270.53 meters. Refers to the battleships of the Iowa type. He left the shipyard in 1942."New Jersey" - a real veteran of sea battles and the only ship that took part in the Vietnam War. Here he played the role of supporting the army. After 21 years of service was withdrawn from the fleet in 1991 and received the status of a museum. Now the ship is in the parking lot in the city of Camden.
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Missouri Length 271 m
The American battleship Missouri tops the list of the largest battleships in the world. It is interesting not only for its impressive dimensions( the length of the ship is 271 meters), but also because it is the last American battleship. In addition, the "Missouri" went down in history due to the fact that on its board in September 1945 was signed the surrender of Japan.
The supercar was launched on water in 1944.Its main task was to support Pacific carrier-based connections. Participated in the war in the Persian Gulf, where he opened fire for the last time. In 1992, he was removed from the US Navy. Since 1998, Missouri has the status of a ship-museum. The parking of the legendary vessel is in Pearl Harbor. Being one of the most famous warships in the world, he was shown more than once in documentary and feature films.
On high-power ships had high expectations. It is characteristic that they did not justify themselves. Here is an example of the largest battleships ever built by man - the Japanese battleships Musashi and Yamato. Both of them were defeated by the attack of American bombers, and not having had time to fire at enemy ships from their main calibers. However, they came together in battle, the preponderance would still be on the side of the American fleet, equipped at that time by ten battleships against the two Japanese giants.
