The battleship Yamato's main guns were nine 46 cm (18.1 in)/45 caliber Type 94 naval guns, the largest guns ever fitted to a warship. These powerful cannons were arranged in three triple-gun turrets and fired shells with significant armor-piercing and destructive capabilities, although they were rarely tested against enemy battleships and proved ill-equipped for aerial warfare, despite the development of Type 3 anti-aircraft shells. Key features of the Yamato's main guns: Type 94 guns: The prima

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Visit Battleship IOWA, LA’s award-winning naval museum in the Port of Los Angeles. Decommissioned after 19 years of service in WWII, the Korean War, and the Cold War, Battleship IOWA is perfect for all ages. Board the ship and: 🎖 Walk the decks of history on guided or self-guided tours 🎖 Explore the gun turrets 🎖 Tour the engine room 🎖 Escape the Mothball Fleet in an escape room-style scavenger hunt 🎖 Find Vicky the Dog, the ship’s mascot 🎖 Enjoy a drink and gourmet hotdog on the fantail T