A Bismarck-like opponent is rebuilt with altered secondary armament and protection, then tested against the 18-inch battleship concept. The game version carries eighteen 5.9-inch secondaries instead of the historical twelve, and its main belt is increased from the stated 12.6 inches to 14. Its acoustics remain poor and its radar early-generation. The 18-inch ship's guns are shown with a range of 47.9 kilometres against 33.9 kilometres, while spare deck space suggests a catapult and seaplane facilities. Repeated 18-inch hits produce less damage than expected, so the result is treated as a limitation of the simulation rather than a historical conclusion.
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Testing a rebuilt Bismarck against an 18-inch design
A rebuilt Bismarck comparison tests armour, gun range, aviation facilities, and the simulation's treatment of very heavy shells.