How would the Ise, Fuso, and Nagato classes fare against the Queen Elizabeth class, all as built, both one-on-one and as fleets?
Short answerNagato probably has the edge one-on-one. Six Japanese ships are favoured in daylight, while the British could win a close night action if they fire first and quickly defeat the weaker ships.
NotesThe comparison treats all the ships as built. Nagato is favoured one-on-one, while Fuso and Ise are more vulnerable to the Queen Elizabeth class. In a six-versus-five fleet action, Japanese numbers and the Nagatos' 16-inch guns favour Japan in daylight. The British have a better chance at close night ranges if they fire first and rapidly overwhelm the weaker Japanese ships. Visibility, range, and the order in which ships are engaged therefore change the expected outcome.