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

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

The cost of building one ship could fund an entire land army.

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. [WBDP] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [B...

The "Big Guns" refer to the triple-turret 16-inch (406mm) cannons that serve as the ship's primary offensive capability.

A ship of this size cannot turn quickly. The WBDP team uses simulations to show how "Big Trouble" arises when navigating narrow straits or dodging torpedo spreads. 3. Logistical Nightmares Because of its size and importance, the ship

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. Maneuverability Limits The cost of building one ship

Four massive steam turbines generating 150,000 shaft horsepower.