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Posted by David on March 3, 2025, 11:26:35, in reply to "Re: I kinda doubt that speed bow and the 5" secondaries."
Iowa Class Battleship Machinery, 212,000 SHP; G.E. Geared Turbines, 4 screws. Speed, 33 Knots
Montana Class Battleship Powerplant: 172,000 horsepower steam turbines, producing a 28 knot maximum speed
http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/05bbidx.htm 
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FROM EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THEY WERE VIRTUALLY 4 TURRET NJ,s slower due extra weight from turret!
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As best that I can recall,
The design used a hull form more akin to the North Carolina Class.
The 5"54 guns needed a different turret design from the one pictured in this kit.
Just my 2 cents.
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For those who like big ships!
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2025/02/preview-ohio-brand-new-hind-f
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