Iowa-Class Battleship Modern

The American Iowa-class battleships were reactivated and modernized during the 1980s after earlier wartime and Cold War service. Modern equipment added Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles, updated electronics, and close-in defense systems while retaining the enormous 16-inch main battery. The resulting ships combined Second World War capital-ship architecture with late-Cold War weapons. Their modern appearance should not be confused with the original wartime anti-aircraft outfit or with unrealized proposals for converting the class into hybrid aircraft carriers. Modernization added missiles, sensors, and other equipment while preserving the heavy 16-inch gun battery. The resulting ships combined Second World War hulls with Cold War strike capabilities. Their renewed service reflected specific strategic and political choices, not the disappearance of the operating costs and personnel demands associated with a large battleship.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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