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Vanguard against a fully refitted Hood

A capital-ship comparison weighs protection and gun concentration against the tactical value of a modest speed advantage.

BattlecruisersBattleshipsHMS HoodHMS VanguardLive Q&A
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Question

Which ship would win, HMS Vanguard or a fully refitted HMS Hood?

Short answer

Vanguard has the advantage in armor and concentrated firepower, while a refitted Hood retains a small edge in speed and acceleration.

Notes

Vanguard combines heavier protection with a denser concentration of firepower and is favored in this comparison. A reconstructed Hood probably retains a slight speed advantage and may accelerate to top speed faster, which could influence positioning without overturning Vanguard's broader combat advantages. Nominal speed alone is not enough to judge a battleship engagement.