In keeping with longstanding Japanese naval strategy, the A-150s would have carried six 51-centimeter (20.1 in) guns to ensure their qualitative superiority over any other battleship they might face. Turret: 80 cm (31 in) (face) 29.5 cm (11.6 in) (roof)ĭesign A-150, popularly known as the Super Yamato class, was a planned class of battleships for the Imperial Japanese Navy.'Many' 10 cm (3.9 in) dual-purpose guns.Artist's impression of an A-150-class battleshipĪpproximately 70,000 long tons (71,000 t)
