When did Richie ever go that fast? Jean Bart I think made it up to something like that after she was finally completed post-war. But only after some heavy modifications.
When did Richie ever go that fast? Jean Bart I think made it up to something like that after she was finally completed post-war. But only after some heavy modifications.
During speed trials in April 1940, developing 123,000 hp 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) were maintained with near 42,000 tonnes (41,000 long tons) displacement and, in June, 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) were maintained for 3 hours and 30 minutes, with 43,800 tonnes (43,100 long tons) displacement and 155,000 hp, and 32.68 knots (60.52 km/h; 37.61 mph) were reached with 179,000 hp forcing.
- Jordan, John; Dumas, Robert (2009). French battleships 1922–1956
During speed trials in April 1940, developing 123,000 hp 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) were maintained with near 42,000 tonnes (41,000 long tons) displacement and, in June, 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) were maintained for 3 hours and 30 minutes, with 43,800 tonnes (43,100 long tons) displacement and 155,000 hp, and 32.68 knots (60.52 km/h; 37.61 mph) were reached with 179,000 hp forcing.
- Jordan, John; Dumas, Robert (2009). French battleships 1922–1956
I'm rather distrustful of French speed trials after what they did with Le Fantasque.
44 knots doesn't do jacksizz if you don't have any weapons!
During speed trials in April 1940, developing 123,000 hp 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) were maintained with near 42,000 tonnes (41,000 long tons) displacement and, in June, 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph) were maintained for 3 hours and 30 minutes, with 43,800 tonnes (43,100 long tons) displacement and 155,000 hp, and 32.68 knots (60.52 km/h; 37.61 mph) were reached with 179,000 hp forcing.
- Jordan, John; Dumas, Robert (2009). French battleships 1922–1956
I don't doubt the source, but I doubt the source's source. Speed trials and specifications of the era should always be viewed with doubt since there was a lot of political and military considerations in revealing, or 'not mentioning', certain information. (Follow the Washington Naval Treaty or go for more bragging rights? Decisions, decisions...)
If we're counting trials, Iowa-class (New Jersey specifically) could hit 35.2 knot for 6 hours...although that's 1968 refit, and no displacement was specified, so I guess that might not count.
I'm rather distrustful of French speed trials after what they did with Le Fantasque.
44 knots doesn't do jacksizz if you don't have any weapons!
MMaestro said:
I don't doubt the source, but I doubt the source's source. Speed trials and specifications of the era should always be viewed with doubt since there was a lot of political and military considerations in revealing, or 'not mentioning', certain information. (Follow the Washington Naval Treaty or go for more bragging rights? Decisions, decisions...)
I definitely agree that we cannot trust the French. I'm just posting a source that Freddy likely used.
It's wonderful how lively the fast battleship group has gotten now that girls from many countries have come, dess!!Stay with us, Richelieu...As expected of Iowa's power, dess...Wait up.Would you please not underestimate French ships?
I'm one of Europe's most powerful battleships, you know?Good grief.But power alone is not enough to win the admiral's love...WavesIowa: 32 knotsSplashAlthough Richelieu was classified as 30 knots, it is said that she hit 32 knots during sea trials.
Bismarck, Littorio, Richelieu, Kongou: All 30 knots
ZoomYes!! But looks like my speed is still number one!! USA!! Yay!!
