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A Swedish battlefleet would still need Baltic air superiority

A fictional Swedish battlefleet would outmatch Germany's surface forces, while supporting aircraft would be needed to dominate the Baltic.

Question

Would a Swedish fleet built around three increasingly powerful fictional battleship classes panic the other Baltic powers?

Short answer

Yes, but dominating the Baltic would also require enough Swedish aircraft to secure the air above the fleet.

Notes

The scenario gives Sweden three increasingly powerful fictional battleship classes from World of Warships. That fleet would exceed Germany's surface battle strength during the Second World War and alarm neighboring powers. Sweden would also need enough aircraft to control the air over the Baltic. Air superiority would let the fleet exploit its advantage in surface engagements.