Iowa-class
usn_bb_iowaSurface ShipsUSAASuW,NGFS
- Length
- 270 m
- Beam
- 33 m
- Displacement
- 58000 t
- Max Speed
- 32 kn
Description
The Iowa is a class of United States battleships. They were designed as "fast" battleships, able to rely on an even mix of speed and firepower, and capable of sailing at the same speed as the carrier force. During their modernization in the 1980s, the Iowas were equipped with four Phalanx CIWS mounts, as well as Harpoon and Tomahawk missile launchers.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- ASuW, NGFS
- In service
- 1982–1992
- Variants
- 4
- Armor
- Heavy
- Task Force cost
- 8,000 pts
- Score value
- 10
Dimensions
- Length
- 270 m
- Beam
- 33 m
- Displacement
- 58,000 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 32 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 4 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 221,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 4 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 15 nm
- RCS
- Very large
- IR signature
- Very large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| BB-61 | 1984–1990 |
| BB-62 | 1982–1991 |
| BB-63 | 1986–1992 |
| BB-64 | 1988–1991 |