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Swordfish against super-battleships

The harbor setting is the specific exception to the rejection of a general Swordfish advantage.

Battleships Fleet Air Arm Naval Aviation Torpedo Bombers Yamato Class Battleships

Question

Would Swordfish have done better than Avengers at sinking super-battleships?

Short answer

Usually no; Swordfish gain a special advantage only in shallow-water attacks where their torpedo-drop characteristics matter more.

Notes

The general answer favors Avengers against super-battleships. A harbor attack is the exception offered for Swordfish, because of their ability to drop a torpedo in harbor. No detailed comparison of attack losses or damage against Yamato or Musashi follows.