Trump unveils new battleship class
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The ship, according to Trump, will be longer and larger than World War II-era Iowa-class battleships and armed with hypersonic missiles and more.
Key Points and Summary on Iowa-Class Battleship - While the idea of reactivating the US Navy's iconic Iowa-class battleships is popular among enthusiasts, it is a logistical and financial nightmare that makes their return to service a near impossibility.
During the lead-up to the United States' entry into World War II, the U.S. Navy ordered six new battleships that were designed to combat Japan's Kongō-class battleships. Ultimately, only four of the planned six vessels were completed, and each of them ...
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Come aboard USS New Jersey: The Iowa-class battleship that could fight one last time
Following a major $10 million dry dock refurbishment, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62)—the most decorated warship in U.S. Navy history—is back at its museum berth in Camden. -This article combines a first-hand tour of the historic vessel with an exclusive interview with the museum’s CEO,