The German Bayern class broadens the comparison beyond the American designs. Bayern combined eight 15-inch guns with a belt reaching roughly 13.8 inches and heavily protected turrets and conning positions. Queen Elizabeth's speed and British numerical strength shaped the wider balance, while Bayern matched or exceeded several individual armament and protection figures. The comparison separates the class's operational advantages from claims that every specification was revolutionary.
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Bayern class and the German quality answer
The Bayern comparison tests Queen Elizabeth against Germany's own eight-gun, 15-inch battleship response.