HMS Rodney is strongly favoured over the French Hoche in this comparison. Her listed armament comprises four 13.5-inch guns, six 6-inch guns, twelve six-pounders and four above-water torpedo tubes. An 18-inch belt adds substantial armour protection. That combination supports the assessment of the Admiral class as among the strongest capital ships still clearly classified as ironclads.
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HMS Rodney and the fighting power of the Admiral-class ironclads
HMS Rodney's heavy guns, secondary battery, torpedo tubes and 18-inch belt underpin a favourable comparison with the French Hoche.