Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 2:18:55-2:20:25

How large would the projected super-dreadnought be?

A 28-knot battleship with twelve 18-inch guns might reach 50,000 to 60,000 tons, requiring the shipyard expansion that Britain was already undertaking in 1910.

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Question

How heavy would a 28-knot battleship armed with twelve 18-inch guns be?

Short answer

Roughly 50,000 to 60,000 tons, with Britain's 1910 shipyard-upgrade cycle expanding the capacity needed to build it.

Notes

A ship combining twelve 18-inch guns with 28-knot speed is tentatively estimated at roughly 50,000 to 60,000 tons. That is an estimate for the scenario rather than a completed design. Shipbuilding infrastructure could expand in response to the programme, and Britain's historical 1910 yard upgrades later supported ships as large as Hood. Earlier growth in capital-ship requirements could redirect that investment cycle towards the proposed fleet. A direct comparison with Yamato also needs care because its Second World War requirements included protection against aircraft and extra subdivision.