U.S. Iowa-class Battlecarrier

An Iowa-class battlecarrier combines the hull or heavy-gun identity of an American battleship with expanded aviation facilities. Various postwar studies and later speculative illustrations explored ways to alter the Iowa ships, but no Iowa-class battleship entered service as an operational battlecarrier. The precise aviation arrangement depends on the particular proposal depicted. The Iowa ships actually returned to service in different postwar periods with their nine 16-inch guns retained. Later missile modernization added Tomahawk and Harpoon weapons rather than creating a carrier flight deck. That real modernization is distinct from a helicopter or fixed-wing aviation hybrid. The proposed conversion would have required major structural changes to the after portion of each 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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