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Could G3 defeat Iowa?

A hypothetical G3-Iowa duel is close enough for the commanding officers to decide the result.

Question

How would G3 fare against Iowa?

Short answer

Their capabilities are close enough that the outcome could depend on command, with no firm winner when both have highly capable commanders.

Notes

In this hypothetical contest, G3 and Iowa are close enough in capability for command to decide the result. Different choices of commander change the preferred winner. Putting equally capable commanders against each other leaves the outcome uncertain. The comparison therefore gives considerable weight to how the ships are fought.