CONWAY"S IOWA

Discussion in 'General' started by Gettysburg114th, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. Gettysburg114th

    Gettysburg114th Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2007
    Posts:
    1,682
    Anyone know what Conway's gives as the speed for the Iowa class? Trial and design?
    Thanks,
     
    Gettysburg114th, Nov 19, 2009
    #1
  2. Rob Wood

    Rob Wood NAMBA Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2008
    Posts:
    257
    Location:
    Daly City, CA
    In the table: Machinery: 32.5 knots
    In the text: The goal was to lengthen the SoDak hull to reach 33 knots. No trial speed is listed.

    Rob
     
    Rob Wood, Nov 19, 2009
    #2
  3. crzyhawk

    crzyhawk Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2007
    Posts:
    2,306
    Location:
    Alexandria, VA
    According to Garzke and Dulin's Battleships: United States Battleships, design speed is 33 knots. Trial speed is still classified.
     
    crzyhawk, Nov 19, 2009
    #3
  4. Gettysburg114th

    Gettysburg114th Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2007
    Posts:
    1,682
    Thanks all. 32 knots it is. Very nice
     
    Gettysburg114th, Nov 20, 2009
    #4