Big Guns - Battleship USS Missouri Shock & Awe

[@marksellers4875]

Teddy Roosevelt said " Speak softly, but carry a big stick" Yosemite Sam said " Yeah? Well I speak LOUD and I carry a BIGGER stick! And I use it!" Behold. The bigger stick. Loudly being used. The 17 inch 50 caliber MK7 is a work of art.

[@Five_Seven7]

...Varmint!!!

[@d3rpmazt3r49]

Hey, just going to passively correct you( because it’s the internet, and everyone has too correct one another to feel something), it’s a 16-in/50 caliber MK7 cannon, not a 17-in, I believe that is a caliber the French used, but correct me if I’m wrong

[@OzyTheLast]

@d3rpmazt3r49 I don't think anyone used 17 inch guns, only 15-16 inch plus 18 inch for the yamato

[@stephensmith4480]

@@OzyTheLast The only vessel that I know that had 17 inch Guns was The Italian Ship The Lepanto. But that was back in 1876 and they were Black Powder firing Rifled Cannon, they had one pair on The Port side and one pair to Starboard.

[@OzyTheLast]

@stephensmith4480 wow yh that's... rather weird. But with so short a barrel surely the accuracy was horrific?

[@redeagle-fi4rr]

I know battleships are now obsolete, but damn! A battleship firing broadside is still cool than launching missles!

[@aaronlonghuynh5245]

redeagle 1117 note that the “modern” Iowa Classes, The Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, are equipped with modern missile launching systems, so they could drop a tomahawk or Harpoon missile after a broadside, or the other way around.

[@predator01actual]

It will be AWESOME , imagine the 16inch gun switch to rail gun

[@mr.h1083]

As I say You can call a battleship old. That doesn’t change the fact it still has you outgunned.

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@aaronlonghuynh5245 ...and the New Jersey...

[@maniac117]

redeagle 1117 this was almost the last thing a soviet cargo ship saw

[@Maosn1290]

These are way cooler than launching missiles.

[@mecate818]

I like how nobody wanted to argue about this

[@aspopulvera9130]

"exporting lead to tough costumers"

[@13bgunbunny42]

No argument from me :-)

[@spitfireace87]

When war was fun

[@13bgunbunny42]

@@spitfireace87 Have you ever been to war?

[@mr.h1083]

You can call a battleship old. That doesn’t change the fact it still has you outgunned.

[@8vantor8]

@@Avarus-Lux the only problem is it's reltive short range

[@danielebrparish4271]

Aircraft is what doomed the world's battleships. The propeller kind.

[@davidevans1611]

As already stated the biggest and baddest battleship was the Yamato and it was sunk with WW2 aircraft. No battleship would have a chance today.

[@8vantor8]

there was over 100 planes in the air, all of which wanted to sink Yamato

[@davidevans1611]

@@8vantor8 Thanks for agreeing with me.

[@tinaphillips7239]

Just found out that my neighbor, whom I’ve known all my life that just passed away a couple of weeks ago, served on the USS Missouri during WWII and was there in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese surrendered on the deck of the Missouri. Blew my mind

[@verdantsands]

My Grandpa also served on the Missouri!

[@kinglucos5146]

What was he doing in Tokyo? Bombing random innocent civilians, may he rest in hell

[@metaknight115]

That’s pretty great

[@paulk257]

I was on the Missouri in Honolulu today. I got teary eyed. What an amazing history this ship has. Incredibly inspiring.

[@vickoDF]

Really?

[@woodcuttr731]

Every time I see those old ships I feel such pride....

[@Gendos_Iz_Tallina]

Wana peace? Build battleships )))

[@patricklenigan1650]

@@Gendos_Iz_Tallina A...flippin...men!

[@normanalvarez5751]

Me Too!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ash18001]

wood cuttr wish the continued to make more battle ships

[@nerfninja661]

Imagine those guns with modern tech

[@captainvicky7171]

The Iowa class battleships are so beautiful.

[@chicuongvu1806]

Ryan Fisher truly beast of the sea shame they dont fight no more

[@jadeniko2367]

Sexy ships

[@timcasagrande944]

I am a fan of USS Texas (New York), I just love the old dreadnoughts 🙌🏻

[@docvideo93]

Go find the photo of all 4 sailing in formation. It's straight awe inspiring.

[@mirum8726]

A330-200 China Eastern I was gonna say the same thing

[@stevenwoodhouse2725]

All battleships are beautiful ships be they British, German, American or Japanese. They have lovely lines and bows. Very impressive.

[@lighty805]

I agree ! Respect all.

[@GeneralPadron]

"She had great big hips, just like a battleship...!!"

[@thebossness1440]

Let's not forget the French and Italians, with the Richys and Ittorios aswell

[@cheezitz6730]

HMS nelson that's all i'll say

[@stevenwoodhouse2725]

@@cheezitz6730 And Rodney! still great ships though.

[@momtchilmomtchev1251]

On 29 January 1991, in her first naval gunfire support action of Desert Storm USS Missouri shelled an Iraqi command and control bunker near the Saudi border, the first time her 16 in (406 mm) guns had been fired in combat since March 1953 off Korea. The battleship bombarded Iraqi beach defenses in occupied Kuwait on the night of 3 February, firing 112 16 in (406 mm) rounds over the next three days until relieved by Wisconsin. This was the last time in history a battleship used her main gun battery in combat.

[@Johndoe-jd]

During desert storm also had the first recorded surrender (that I can find) by drone due to the Wisconsin or Missouri being seen out in the horizon

[@naveed.2227]

All this info makes me cry

[@xpusostomos]

Interesting.. When was the last time a Battleship used her main gun in naval combat? And when was the last time against another Battleship?

[@Johndoe-jd]

@@xpusostomos the last time the main was used was in the gulf war in operation desert storm and against another battleship was back In ww2

[@naveed.2227]

@@Johndoe-jd yes

[@maddienight732]

Missouri: “Alrighty boys, let grandma show you how it’s done.”

[@Joshua_N-A]

She is a pretty lady. A MILF of ship.

[@s1mplem4gic58]

@@Joshua_N-A Wow I mean that's one way of putting it 🤣

[@Rey_Ner-m3d]

@@Joshua_N-A HOLD TF UP MATE

[@RandomDude022]

LMAO couldt say it better myself

[@RandomDude022]

@@Joshua_N-A LMAO

[@_Matsimus_]

Literally this makes me get goosebumps.

[@Betherek]

I feel you man, maybe the second best thing would be the F4U Corsair flybys. Also nice to find you here so randomly, keep up the good work.

[@thomaskristen1006]

Nice to see you here lmao

[@STEEPPOW]

Ditto. Also dig spicoli going to the navy after fast times at ridgemont high.

Watch the documentary WW2 in color. When they soften up the beaches for the troop landings in Guadal Canal these bad boys go off. Full barrage. You see the ships firing and see the hits.

[@JUSTICE-COMING]

@@Betherek maybe... but give me a TOMCAT - ANY TIME BABY-

[@LordBruuh]

When i went to Hawaii i was actually able to stand on the USS Missouri, exactly the place where the WWII peace treaty with japan was signed! Such an awesome experience!

[@13bgunbunny42]

Neat!

[@H43339]

I was in Hawaii when they sailed her to Pearl Harbor, I watched as she rounded Diamond Head it was a Beautiful Sight.

[@robbiefrentz9427]

During first gulf war. It was first ship too fire in anger. It was a cruise missile

[@H43339]

@@robbiefrentz9427 That's cool, but I would like to see those 16" guns fire also.

[@donk-cv7ev]

I got to walk on her deck also will never forget it

[@jimsloat1213]

I felt this from a distance when the New Jersey fired from over the horizon in Viet Nam 51 years ago

[@jessewilliams2516]

Jim Sloat she’s a great museum Camden NJ

[@troncoop5676]

Oof the “enemy” felt it very well

[@gotcha1885]

@@jessewilliams2516 Who wants to go to Camden New Jersey? You may have survived the wars, but maybe not Camden. Typical New Jersey stupidity to put that great battleship ship there. There were many better places on the Hudson across from where she could be admired along with the great air craft carrier on the New York side. Morons!

[@testdriver3146]

@@gotcha1885 Not sure if we are "great minds" but we sure think alike. Camden...ahahhaahahahaaa....

[@burkewillis]

Welcome home, and thank you for your service.

[@DeputatKaktus]

I case anyone is wondering: That little puff of smoke after each shot is residual smoke from the barrel and breech, being blown out by compressed air. This serves to remove any residual embers from the gun that might otherwise prematurely ignite the powder charges of the next round. On field artillery guns, this is done with a wet rag on a stick that is pushed through the breech (kinda looks like a giant Q tip with a J shaped handle).

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Thank you for that

[@kevinbates6540]

Yep, I was in an artillery unit and when you get your cherry popped you take a 556 shell casing and dip it in the dip bucket and take ya a shot lol good ol traditions

[@rolltidelbc2832]

During the gulf war, the USS WISCONSIN was in our battle group. When she came up alongside us, USS SARATOGA, that truly was a sight to see! She rode low and cut the water eerily! Just imagine Mike Tyson entering the ring in his prime!

[@dawnfallon6812]

Thank you for your service. I was heartbroken when they sent Saratoga to the scrappers. I was hoping she would be preserved.

[@LvanderM]

@@dawnfallon6812 Don`t make it a bigger deal then it is.

[@bradnewby5695]

I was in the Saratoga battle group as the air detachment on the Elmer Montgomery. I saw the Wisconsin right next to us, it's hard to describe the feeling being that close to it.

[@glenbrown4441]

I was I Dam Neck VA in 90, don't know what ship was firing but it was off the coast and you couldn't see it but she was shaking windows and setting off car alarms on the base one Saturday as they were practicing and getting ready for Desert Storm👍

[@WojciechP915]

People say battleships are obsolete, but there is one very important quality they have. That is their immense size. This enables a battleship to stay out and fight in weather which would turn away the smaller ships. The ocean isn't normally calm and flat, and bad weather has been the deciding factor in so many sea battles through history.

[@ZoeylaRose]

also the passive component of the armour is better than modern ships

[@NarasimhaDiyasena]

It would also be cheaper to shell a location than to use Tomohawk which go for $1m per unit. Think of deadly those guns would be with today’s advanced targeting systems, automation, upgraded munitions, and range extension.

[@snailboi6902]

@@NarasimhaDiyasena 'upgraded munitions' has me thinking of 16" (not really, more like 2-3") APFSDS and how much it would punch through

[@needs_more_dakka5774]

arent carrier ships bigger? you can outfit an aircraft carrier with missiles.

[@toastytoast9800]

@@needs_more_dakka5774 its not ideal to take off and land on a carrier in bad weather

[@Cayden1988]

Such a shame modern technology put these things out of business with their vulnerabilities. These were roaring beasts you didn't want at your doorstep to your country.

[@randomuser6306]

If it gets in range, it has no vulnerabilities. A cruise missile wouldn't scratch the paint.

[@thomasbradberry5228]

it would scratch the paint just not do too much to the actual hull

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

I think perhaps you are under estimating the destructive power of a cruise missle

[@AzureMckay]

i dont think you actually understand that a missile can be extremely destructive. modern day ships could rip open a older battleship.

[@Indipuk]

Modern technology? This thing was outdated by 1942.

[@neltharium8071]

Yeah this is outdated for today's technology and warfare. But it's a hundred times more awesome and if you argue against it I will steal all your toilet paper

[@knazoo105]

I would wipe with sandpaper for the rest of my days if I could own a ship like that

[@leehongjin6884]

Yea guns are cool whether they're big or small

[@jadeniko2367]

It's so beautiful tho

[@Speedbird7771]

I’m Italian, we have bidè

[@SirSmokieS]

Good way to keep the people out of your secret fishing spot.

[@Ashfielder]

It’s sad that the age of the battleship is over, but what a sight it must’ve been to see a full fleet in action.

[@allanfischer9417]

Could you imagine that at night?

[@Trunixmusic]

Brooo Battleships are honestly the true Emperors of the Sea. A full fleet would be crazy dude. If only..

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Depends which end you're standing on

[@neorion676]

Soon, bro. I’d like myself a nuclear guided missile battleship with them big guns and missiles roaring from its decks.

[@loanokaharbor8303]

One of the great ships that carried great men that helped save the world from tyranny almost 80 years ago. My father sailed on her during WWII and Korea, he had many stories of challenging times and of good times. May God Bless all of our Service men and women. Because of them and their service our nation stays free.

[@JP-vs1ys]

it makes me profoundly sad that this generation is gone.

[@loanokaharbor8303]

@@JP-vs1ys Yes indeed. And the next generations are woefully ignorant of that generations sacrifices. The public schools have NOT taught about why we were pulled into WWIi and many other aspects of American history. 🙏

[@raymartin7172]

But please don't forget the men who sailed the seas, day after day, year after year in the merchant ships : carrying fuel and food across the oceans. My father trekked across the Atlantic, and sailed the Arctic seas to Russia in convoy after convoy. Torpedoed twice. The boys on the battle-wagons were statistically far safer than they.

[@rchampion82]

When I was training to be a forward observer in the army there was a table listing the danger close distance for various indirect ordinance. 155 shells which I have called in had a listed danger close distance of 600 meters. I remember thinking it should be higher as the shock wave hit me. I also remember the danger close distance listed for 16 inch shells was something like 2000 meters. I can't even imagine how powerful shore bombardment would have been with a full broadside.

[@Gunbudder]

The Davy Crocket's danger close distance was nearly its maximum range from what i've read. im not sure how true that is though

[@malekodesouza7255]

2000 meters! That’s over a mile! 😳

[@rchampion82]

@@malekodesouza7255 I KNOW its insane Danger Close. DANGER CLOSE is included in the method of engagement when the target is (rounds will impact) within 600 meters of friendly troops for mortar and artillery, 750 meters for naval guns 5-inch and smaller, and 1,000 meters for naval guns larger than 5-inch. For naval 16-inch ICM, danger close is 2,000 meters.

[@decespugliatorenucleare3780]

2km danger close lol?

[@rchampion82]

@@decespugliatorenucleare3780 , rounds complete, unknown effect on Targets since I'm beyond my optics, but one full grid square and my eyebrows destroyed

[@飛龍-c9e]

i wonder how many wows players in this video

[@esaualfaro3447]

Azur Lane players*

[@janosmaster174]

Or maybe both*

[@leehongjin6884]

Watashi wa numbah wan!

[@christopherbreidy]

Well...

[@f.maximo7760]

🤟🏽

[@Calilasseia]

Remember also, that back in the 1950s, a new shell was devised for those 16 inch guns. A shell containing a 20 kt nuclear warhead., Which meant that this ship could, during the time those shells were deployed operationally, fire a nuclear broadside. Just let those words sink in a moment ... "nuclear broadside". If you think a rain of the standard shells hitting a coastal target would be "shock and awe" enough, imagine nine 20kt nuclear shells, all arriving at once, and all saying "Trick or Treat" in a manner that would be visible up to 100 miles away. Of course, the ship would have to turn and head off in the opposite direction as quickly as possible, once that nuclear broadside had been fired, but since the range of those nuclear shells was around 23 miles, and the flight time gave the ship about a minute and a half to put some extra distance between it and the explosions, the crew's only real worry would be making the mistake of looking the wrong way when the shells went off.

[@dundonrl]

Katy rounds.. adapted from the US Army's 11" Atomic Annie cannon..

[@FLJBeliever1776]

Rexford L Too small. The Iowa-class, as all late American Battleships were equipped with, had 9x 16in Caliber 50 Mark V Naval Rifles triples mount turrets plus (as built) 20x 5in Caliber 38 Dual Purpose Secondary Guns in twin mount turrets. Thus, the US Army's 11in Atomic Annie is actually smaller than the Iowa-class Battleships' own guns. Of course, when you stop and think about it, a Nuclear Broadside would pretty much mean the sheer annihilation of whatever is on the receiving end of that. In short, where the nine 20 kt rounds would land, there would literally be nothing left afterwards except a huge radioactive TRENCH. Yes, TRENCH and not HOLE. Because that's exactly what would happen.

[@DocHellfish]

FLJBeliever1776 Yeah.. I think they just encased the warhead in the 16in shell. By the by, In operation Crossroads, they detonated a 23kt bomb 400 yards from the Navada and she didn't sink nor was her hull irradiated. Her crew would have been killed by the radiation pulse though.

[@dundonrl]

FLJBeliever1776 like I said, adapted from the Atomic Annie's shells.. (the atomic bomb) for use in a 16" casing.. 3 of the 4 Iowa class have the magazines adapted to hold nuclear shells..

[@FLJBeliever1776]

In any event, I'm personally glad they DIDN'T issue the round. Sounds freaky just thinking about it.

[@matthewbartley2746]

Mighty Mo. Never will we forget how beautiful, brave, and dedicated you were. The greatest line of Battleships ever made. The Iowa class. The mighty Iowa, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Missouri. You are the devastating result of when Freedom is challenged. In your honor we carry the fight forward.

[@georgeorwell4534]

The Mighty Mo. Firing those shells and it’s still solid as a rock.

[@gittyupalice96]

With 75% of the Hull below the water line, nope... Its not gonna budge lol.

[@legionx4046]

@@gittyupalice96the blast of a full broadside would still push it 4 feet sideways so im sure its moving a little

[@incognitotomato9061]

Now imagine a full broadside with all nine of those 16’ guns

[@francismcbride1346]

The ship would probably nearly capsize

[@sasquatchman22]

@@francismcbride1346 it was literally built to fire a full salvo

[@invadegreece9281]

@@francismcbride1346 lol the ship does not even really rock that much when you do that

[@6th_Army]

Well, 15.98" guns. but yeah

[@6th_Army]

@@jacknjayplayz6380 The NC class and Iowa class use the same guns... only difference being barrel length.

[@russellpoyner9362]

I was stationed on the USS Wasp LHD-1. The largest gun we had was the Mark 38 25mm. Those are like a .22 LR compared to those 16" cannons 😂😭. Absolutely a beautiful thing.

[@steveholmes5207]

Thank you for your service i served on land British army and i have seen the mighty mo on film firing full broadside moving the ship 6 feet eight to port or starboard lol what a machine and sending this was or any asset like it was enough to make foreign forces think again

[@Robert53area]

.22lr nah that 25mm is like shooting wet paper out a straw compared to those 406mm.

[@russellpoyner9362]

@@Robert53area 😂😂

[@RolandBoyer_]

The Wasp had an air wing that put a sting into the enemy though!

[@dundonrl]

@Tim Smith I checked on board the Essex on April 13 1993 and transferred April 13 1998 where I was on neutral duty assigned to CINCPACFLT. Oct 9 1999 I re-enlisted on the USS Missouri BB-63. I still remember holding my right hand up, looking forward over her guns as I was sworn back into the Navy for 4 more years.

[@marafenton8178]

My dad served on the BB Mississippi from 1943 to 45. Never talked about it. Found out at his funeral. Real Hero’s men like my dad.

[@seanhalloran4286]

I have stood on the deck of MIGHTY MO twice in my lifetime, including in Pearl Harbor earlier this year. Wonderful ship. And let me tell you something; whomever was on the receiving end of these cannons just had a really, really, REALLY bad day!

[@thunderbird1921]

North Korean and Chinese stuff was on the receiving end countless times. Then some crazed Commie coastal artillerymen made the huge mistake of trying to fire on Wisconsin and New Jersey on separate occasions. From what I've read, one sailor on NJ was tragically killed in this fanatical attack, leading to the enraged crew turning EVERY turret on the artillery location and blasting it sky high (justice well served). Wisconsin meanwhile destroyed her attackers so brutally that an escort ship is reported to have messaged her "Temper, temper." Since the Navy didn't really have to fight any opposing fleets, they were virtually free to unleash full fury on the Commie armies and infrastructure (in addition to the coastal bombardments, Navy planes bombed and napalmed the enemy positions and torpedo planes were even dispatched to destroy dams).

[@metaknight115]

I’ve been to her sistership, the Iowa, a few times, and it’s truly a wonderful ship

[@SPCLPONY]

While vacationing near Norfolk, Virginia this past October 2022, my family toured the USS Wisconsin Battleship. Truly amazing! The tour guides were mostly older rough and tough 'old school' Navy or Marines like the ones in the movie 'Battleship'. They made our tour memorable. The pride they displayed for their service and the ship was obvious. The respect between our guide and my Nephew, a young Marine as they talked about their service and the places they've been, was touching.

[@pnwfarmdog4090]

When I was young the Missouri was in Bremerton Wa and I toured her. It was after her upgrades for Desert storm. But still a cool ship. Have a pic of me in front of her forward battery.

[@ATC235]

My grandfather served on the ship. He pulled the trigger to fire those guns.

[@cupofearlgreytea7651]

If he's still around, thank him for me. Our armed services don't hear the words "thank you" enough

[@leandrogutierrez6535]

Holy crap!! such a great experience

[@ricksplat3379]

The last shot fired in anger by this mighty ship was against Iraqi forces at the Kuwait International Airfield near the end of the first Persian Gulf War...The fire mission was conducted via camera footage from from an RPV....Remote Piloted Vehicle...I was the man who said fire over the radio....thereafter, both the Fire Support Coordinator,(then Capt Caspers USMC) and I, became affectionately known among members of Task Force Ripper....as"The Dr's Death....Although given ample time to surrender, the regimental sized unit of Iraqi mechanized infantry failed to attempt to surrender until after I received "rounds complete" from the mighty "MO"....there were no survivors....

[@GDubGregory]

Mine too, electrician’s mate. Phenomenal generation.

[@Papashaft]

How many confirmed kills does he have, what’s his KD?

[@thecrimsonknight4756]

"Lets drop some lead on those motherf......" - Battleship (Movie)

[@DarkDawn87]

FIRE!!

[@turbodel1788]

@@DarkDawn87 le fire at the alien water thingy pew pew oh no is not dead "jet noises and missiles" yay we are saved

[@DarkDawn87]

@@turbodel1788 🤣

[@paulmccormack5524]

What a great scene that is love that movie.

[@adarsh4764]

Rock music Intensifies!!!

[@simple_beys]

Freedom never looked so God damn good

[@austonboston4361]

Freedom? Dream on

[@earllaws5144]

I think we still need the big guns

[@NigwardTheSquid]

Earl Laws Because you have experience and knowledge the navy doesnt have right

[@Volunteer-per-order_OSullivan]

Comrade Ivan, The ammunition is cheaper and in a support role with more battle-cruiser like performance and only as a secondary armament to missiles i recon it could be useful for amphibious assault support

[@frankcastle9691]

I think battleships will make a return in the future. Instead of missiles or 16 inch shells it will be rail guns.

[@becauseiwasinverted5222]

True, but not that big. Maybe a cruiser with 8". But no more. Army supports their troops with 6", anything bigger is getting into the luxurious realm.

[@adriantooktaharyunanda421]

@@frankcastle9691 if battleships gonna return, it's because someday something like a "missile deflector" come out, and we're back to guns era

[@13bgunbunny42]

She is the most beautiful ship that I've ever seen. And with a rich history to boot!

[@predator01actual]

She's a legend bad ass

[@metaknight115]

She’s also a movie star

[@nafisfuadhamim]

"Let's drop some lead on those mother...." The best line out of 'Battleship'

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Low authenticity factor in my mind. That movie would have been off the charts if they had those old sailors light up cigarettes.

[@stevenhersom8992]

My uncle John served on her during WWII as an anti aircraft gunner, lost his best friend at one point. Was on board in Tokyo harbor for the signing of the armistice. Lived him dearly, miss him every day....

[@jmvneto51]

Around 1964, in Brazil, my dad gave me a Revell kit of the USS Missouri to be part of my collection. As usual I spent long days putting it together and enjoying learning about it.

[@MatAK49]

So did mine!! I wish I still had that model along with all the ones I made as a kid 50 years ago.

[@americaHUMVEES]

it's awesome to think that this ship, sailing around in 1991, fired those same guns at enemy positions all the way back in World War II. Such a badass class.

[@Lilbarii]

americaHUMVEES damn bro how’s your life been? It’s been 7 years.

[@cupofearlgreytea7651]

Fun fact, we STILL have a ship from WW2 active (at least, last I checked), the USS Texas

[@SealofPerfection]

@@cupofearlgreytea7651 Texas hasn't been active since WWII. She's been a museum ship since about 48, IIRC.

[@navvet4518]

I can remember coming back from the Mediterranean with the Saratoga battle group in 85. The USS Iowa did a 9 16” gun port side salvo. It was deafening and something that can never be duplicated. It was an honor to see this dreadnought in action. RIP BB 61-64.

[@halo101st9]

One ton bullets fired at a target 20+ miles away. Incredible.

[@rudrakshmishra2761]

1.5 ton

[@hueyrosayaga]

@@rudrakshmishra2761 Even better

[@decespugliatorenucleare3780]

I mean: how angry you gotta be at somebody?

[@rogermetzger7335]

Somehow, it seems disrespectful to refer to shells as bullets.

[@gnochhuos645]

118 defeated aliens give dislike to this video

[@13bgunbunny42]

It's 176 now.

[@BillyWunebuger]

@@13bgunbunny42 191

[@Delta-fv2zu]

197 now

[@carloshenriquedeoliveiraol8165]

227

[@antonio85197]

228 now

[@zglg123]

This reminds me of that scene in "Sands of Iwo Jima" when one of the ships were test firing their guns and a sailor said something like, "Whoa what's that noise?" and John Wayne, in the archetypal badass american way said, "Oh that's just the US Navy clearing its throat"

[@scottk2774]

In ‘87 my ship was in the Missouri battle group. Being on the firing range with that ship, in person, is incredible. The sound is deafening and fire and black smoke give you chills. I miss those days.

[@MrPicklerwoof]

My brother was on HMS Exeter which provided air defence for Missouri during the Gulf War (the US had to rely on the British Type 42's for some of their coastal bombardment missions, I can't remember why). But he couldn't believe how much his ship shook from side to side when those big guns fired nearby. Exeter had to position herself between Missouri and the shore, so the shells travelled overhead at times.

[@ShawnaGraham50]

Democracy one shell at a time

[@DirectorBird]

@Beckner Corporation get a life.

[@an978]

@Flea Bold words for someone within _Salvo_ _Distance_

[@williampgalloway]

more like freedom delivered at one shell at a time

[@robertmetzger1753]

Funny ! And What Delivery !!!!

[@brendancooney9401]

LOL, how naive.

[@johnnyp628]

My family and I toured the USS Alabama one year, we had complete access to the turret and those 16 inch guns all the way to the bottom of the ship. It’s amazing how many men it took to run those guns and how much awesome firepower they produce. 79 men just to run one 3 gun turret.

[@bvnseven]

79, holy shitsky!

[@isaiahtakahashi5741]

I got to sleep over in this thing for a night! I live in Hawaii and we had an overnight field trip in intermediate school where we got to eat on the ship stay in the bunks. A memorable experience indeed.

[@lonmcq7317]

What a great memory for you!!

[@ScarletGuts]

The most awesome. Sounding. Field trip. EVER!

[@crispinjulius5032]

Did that draft you to fight the Japanese?

[@siko9799]

imagine the mo doing a full broadside with w23 nuke shells, with each having the same amount of tnt equivalent as a little boy

[@johnadams7963]

I was at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard when the mighty mo was pulled out of mothballs and retrofitted. It was an awesome sight to see.

[@johnridlehoover7899]

I'm in the army, stationed in hawaii, I went on the missuri this memorial day. The respect its presence demanded was amazing.

[@michaelorosco1436]

My oldest brother was on a battleship in the Vietnam War. He said that they didn't allow anybody on deck when they would fire those 16" guns. The pressure alone would crush your body and suck you off the deck! CRAZY RIGHT!

[@power2084]

That's complete nonsense. Plenty of people have been on deck and taking pictures while the big guns fire.

[@princesummers2411]

I think it was a person, your brother referring to and not the gun that sucked him off the deck 😂

[@DarkJak2050]

Your older brother must've been on the _USS New Jersey._ She was the only Battleship in service during the Vietnam War.

[@itsharibonph]

@@power2084 Feet on the deck and close to it, it can kill you (the muzzle flash). Your hearing will be gone and the ship will list from the recoil. Remind me again how it is nonsense.

[@power2084]

@@itsharibonph I encourage you to google "Is it safe to be on deck when a battleship fires its 16 inch guns". Here's what someone answered on Quora: "As long as you are clear of the guns, yes it is. It's still dangerous, but like working on the flight line on a birdfarm(aircraft carriers) even though planes are taking off and landing, crews are still on deck working. If you ever get the chance to be a par of it, it is very exciting!". Besides, as I said, plenty of pictures exist of people on deck of battleships, including on this book I own: "The Iowa class battleship" by Malcolm Muir Jr. .... search for it.

[@GG1man]

I was on detachment to Qua Viet in 1968. They sent us Seabees there to build some paso building for the marine amtrack battalion. The New Jersey was off the coast almost at the horizon. She was firing her 16" rounds over our heads to a target somewhere inland. What a sight to behold, then to hear the crackling of the air as those 2000# rounds passed over us !

[@RCAvhstape]

The Iowa class. Might never be a ship so beautiful as these built ever again. Power, speed, and looks, the complete package.

[@metaknight115]

I can’t decide either the Iowa, Yamato, or Scharnhorst is my favorite battleship design

[@francesrose3649]

Big Mo! One of the greatest ships of all time.

[@TheBooklyBreakdown]

I'd like to show you MY Big Mo >_>

[@pootmahgoots8482]

@@TheBooklyBreakdown big yikes chief

[@Spacegoat92]

Let's take a moment to appreciate the guy on the far left in the white shirt who didn't even flinch when the guns started firing...

[@redram5150]

He was deaf from the previous salvo

[@brownwrench]

Cuz he's deaf

[@rickandrew6397]

I'm surprised they would fire with another ship only slightly ahead down range 🙃 ✌

[@electrichellion5946]

Rick Andrew - it’s okay because they were upwind.

[@Ttcopp12rt]

He was deaf like Muhammad :)

[@calebshonk5838]

This is really cool to see. Even with 1940s-era technology (1930s and earlier if we're being honest), the Iowa class were still effective in the gulf war. The Navy really needs to start building these again but with modern technology, modern metallurgy and automated systems. They could literally have a modern Iowa-class with better, longer range guns, better armor and still retain modern weapons like cruise missiles with less than half the crew that the Iowas needed.

[@talleywa5772]

And then it gets annihilated by air power

[@Nitrecz]

​@@talleywa5772not untill they mount 20 CIWS cannons on both sides of the super structure

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

​@@Nitrecz Not to mention the laser close in defense systems now being deployed. USS Preble (DDG-88) now has a HELIOS laser system installed directly forward of and below the bridge.

[@LunaticWithALicense]

Rts has taught me giant expensive units are not as useful as many smaller easier to construct units that achieve a similar goal. Why build giant automated modern battleship big Boi target when you can make 300 modern robotic combat vessels which cannot be taken out by one aircraft/missile

[@hola-rq2sk]

Si se construye un acorazado con tecnología moderna podría llevar una gran cantidad de defensas aéreas, tener cañones de gran calibre con una buena puntería y poner ser más rápidos (los Iowa con motores de los 40s podían llegar a los 33 nudos, con modernos motores podrían superar esa velocidad), varios sistemas de misiles, pero serán mas costosos que un destructor o crucero.

[@noahbawdy3395]

The Might Mo. If you're ever in Hawaii, visiting Pearl Harbor on Oahu, take the time to take the tour of this vessel.

[@noodengr3three825]

Standing vigilant at the bow of the USS Arizona . Symbolically showing the beginning and ending of WW2 for the USA . The Japanese surrender took place on her deck.

[@jamesjacobs4137]

Toured the USS Jersey. Greatest class of battleships ever built

[@andreferro4618]

Amazing, powerful and beautiful ship! Those same big guns that were still spiting fire in the begining of the XXI century, were responsible for helping to end WWII... The brother of my grandmother fought the Nazi in Monte Castello, Italy, with Brazilian FEB (Brazilian Expeditionary Force). Respect and Greetings from Brazil

[@Joshua_N-A]

Brazil did had similar ships back in 1900s right?

[@jasonmoran7425]

"Callaway. Gunners mate. You see these? We still have shells for these."

[@45auto82]

Under Siege! Still love that movie!

[@rodrivers8865]

Watched a 21 gun salute from the Battleship Uss New Jersey from the flight deck of the Uss Ranger Aircraft carrier. The most awesome display of raw power ive ever seen. The entire ship shifted in the water every time she fired. All 70000 tons.

[@SealofPerfection]

Ship doesn't move an inch. That's just the water getting boiled up by the pressure wave of the blast. It's very impressive looking, though, but isn't moving the ship at all.

[@Ganiscol]

Firing like 10 tons worth of shells isnt going to move the ~60000 tons of the ship's inert mass. Especially not against the resistance of the water on the other side.

[@jonathancook6364]

What power I can’t believe something like that was built back then I literally had tears reading some of the comments. The pride I feel from being an American is indescribable. Thank you to all service members past and present. God bless you and this great country

[@johndoran3274]

I was inland during Desert Storm and the sound those shells made flying over your head was the freakiest thing you ever heard.

[@tbone1812]

Right? TF Ripper called the Wisconsin a couple times…. The shell holes were incredible

[@71superbee39]

The longer barrel of the Mk VII is awesome to watch... The increased velocity of those shells are devastating on the target... Go Navy !!

[@panzerkampfwagenvitigeri2080]

Well folks at Naval Legends Iowa video said its almost as powerful as yamato's main guns due to longer barrel and lower shell weight.

[@skibum6422]

Having seen her fire a 3 barrel salvo all at once I can tell you it's a sight to behold. The Mighty Mo' was awesome!

[@metelicgunz146]

It’s amazing that Grandfather and Grandson could have served on the same ship in different wars.

[@Cat-y4w]

Thats possible with most older ships in the navy, like the uss nimitz, launched in the 70's i think.

[@homerj9286]

yeah its so amazing that multiple generations couldve served on the same ship in wars right? Wars are amazing, we love wars! Irony off

[@normanalvarez2592]

I served on the Wisconsin . Are you ready to play with the big boys 😂

[@MikeSmith-qs4ll]

she is one BEAUTIFUL lady. I went on the New Jersey a couple of years ago was very impressed by her.

[@robertdarnell5141]

I’ve been on the U.S.S. Iowa and the size of those guns is just awe inspiring. Imagine a shell bout as heavy as a Mini Cooper flying 12ish miles. That’s amazing

[@erictavis6403]

Spent the night on the Iowa

[@robertdarnell5141]

Eric Tavis thats awesome

[@dundonrl]

25 miles, not 12. 12 miles is her 5" guns!

[@metaknight115]

They are the biggest guns I’ve ever seen in person. I just wish I could go inside the turrets

[@thatrabidpotato8800]

@@metaknight115 You can go inside the turrets on USS North Carolina, which are almost exactly the same guns.

[@jhoggard71]

The Bismarck and the Iowa class battleships were stunning to look at.

[@ColchesterCO3]

How would you know ? You old enough to remember? Bell end

[@donaldwood7968]

newsreels when I was a kid (80 years ago) opened with a line of battleships plowing through heavy seas. some things you never forget.

[@mountainneko]

When I was in the Marine Corps and stationed in California in 1969, every week our G-2 section would give a briefing on what was happening in Vietnam. . .The Master Sergeant who gave the briefings, being an old Battleship Marine, started each briefing by playing a video of the USS New Jersey unloading her guns off the shores of Vietnam. . .the video was shot from overhead by a helicopter and it was AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@marvindebot3264]

Pity they didn't get to experience a full broadside. An old friend (since deceased) once said the two most impressive things he ever witnessed were three battleships (Big Mo included I suspect) bombarding the Japanese cave system on Okinawa with full broadsides for three long hours and getting to watch a Saturn 5 launch from 5 miles away (which is as close as anyone got).

[@michaelbujaki2462]

Given what I have heard about the Saturn V, you didn't want to be any closer even if you could.

[@sarcasticstartrek7719]

only Wisconsin was attacking the caves - your friend was exaggerating I'm afraid.

[@marvindebot3264]

Negative, on the 24th (the day before the landing) there were 8 battleships bombarding all day, these were Wisconsin, Missouri, New Jersey, Indiana, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Washington & North Carolina all in extended line astern sailing back and forth off the coast from around 08.00 to 16.00. They all shifted targets during the day many times hitting the caves as well as forts, Shuri Castle and trenchlines. The after-action report should be available online somewhere. @@sarcasticstartrek7719

[@mikeg.5233]

Beautiful ship. I toured her in Hawaii, she is still as grand as she was when she was launched. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@PinkSheepnumber-nm2sz]

When you see a cockroach

[@amazinglyidiotic8607]

PinkSheep number 1987265413021 more like spider

[@absboodoo]

@@amazinglyidiotic8607 Nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

Load HE. Fire for effect. Leave nothing intact.

[@DirectorBird]

@@pootmahgoots8482 The house is gone Sharon.

[@predator01actual]

No fire the MACHINE GUN AT IT

[@indridcold8433]

I visited the USS Alabama. It was quite impressive. Some areas had hull thickness that were almost incredible.

[@RougeSniper762]

USS Missouri: We are in no way f****** around. Ask Japan.

[@jamesb6402]

Yeah.....they need to sail her over to the MidEast....and do some sounding off... Peace would occur within 15 minutes of the last practice round.

[@drkirbkennethkirby7634]

@@jamesb6402 it's kind of adorable that you believe that

[@ThornyA_D39]

I hate people like you Edit: wtf you mean ask japan, its not imperial japan anymore, usa and japan are allies. also im guessing you are not in the military, so its not “we” its the one who serve in the military. aSk jApAn haha muh america best country because big military

[@TheIroncladResearcher]

@@ThornyA_D39 actually America has one of the top 3 most powerful militiaries on the planet due to its spending good sir

[@TheIroncladResearcher]

@@drkirbkennethkirby7634 and he'd be right if it werent the modern age nowadays you can just smack a WWII ship with a cruise missile. What WOULD be interesting though is the design objectives of WWII battleships but with modernized tech such as railguns. Not even the same ship just the same objectives. Them thick babies are beautiful ships as is the Age of Sail.

[@Terraqueo22]

You can notice that older cameras mics cant pickup the sheer sound of those beasts of cannons... Because it gets cut mid blast. Being there you would surely feel your stomach rumble between shots

[@AndreAFirenze]

The most beautiful battleship ever built. And her sister too.

[@andyb1653]

Battleships and Dreadnoughts in general were stunning to behold, especially the final generation of 'em as seen in WW2. The American Iowa class, Japanese Yamato class, the Germans' Bismarck and Tirpitz, we'll never see ships like those again. The golden age of big-assed gunships.

[@youraveragescotsman7119]

@@andyb1653 *Vanguard and the KGVs scoff in the distance for being left out.*

[@srippy1703]

@@youraveragescotsman7119 The KGV Class is without a doubt some of the most beautiful ships to ever come out of the Royal Navy.

[@KillBones]

Richelieu and Jean Bart as left the chat

[@MissesWitch]

Battleships are the coolest ships. Like really. I wish they could still be used now. I wonder when this video was taken, it's nice to see one alive that's not been scrapped or converted. (and would be awesome if it was still in service)

[@thatrabidpotato8800]

This video was taken in 1990, while Missouri and her sisters were warming up for Desert Storm.

[@vsGoliath96]

You know, though the concept of a battleship may be obsolete, they're still just so damn cool.

[@brett103]

There is nothing more awe inspiring than a battleship firing monster guns.

[@Flyit37075]

This is " THE " Missouri, incredible history, Japanese surrendered to General Douglas McCarther on it after atomic bomb hit Hiroshima . You have seen it it old films, Bombers flying over while Imperial commander stands at the table and surrenders Japan while wearing a Tuxedo.

[@epm5433]

Make that, General Douglas MacArthur.

[@DuffyNightingale]

Thanks! Thought that was THE Missouri. Saw her in Bremerton a long while back.

[@maskedmarvel]

One of the guns from the Missouri is now in by home state of Delaware at Lewes

[@BladesRKing]

If you ever make it out to Hawaii (Oahu) make sure you visit Pearl Harbor. The Mighty Mo is moored next to the Arizona. It represents the start of our involvement in WW2 with the Arizona and the end of WW2 with Japan’s surrender. Very humbling experience to say the least. You’ll also find out interesting tidbits such as why they had to use the table they did for the actual surrender on the ship’s deck.

[@demandred1957]

@@BladesRKing Because the ships gally tables were the only ones big enough to hold those oversize documents. And the tablecloths still had stains on them here and there..lol

[@abnurtharn2927]

Love those puffs of white smoke when the crew is opening the breeches. Almost as the cannon is saying -ah, that was a good one.

[@traveller4790]

It's not from the crew opening the breeches to the guns. The puff of smoke is caused by a blast of high compressed air that is blown through the tube after each shot to rid the tube of any pieces of burning or smoldering silk from the powder bags. If the crew were to load the powder bags into the breech with a piece of burning silk still in it, there would be an explosion - like what happened on the USS MISSISSIPPI during WWII.

[@abnurtharn2927]

@@traveller4790 Thanks for clearing that out 🤘

[@justaguywithachevy367]

Imagine how powerful that ship would be if it was made with today’s technology!!

[@cupofearlgreytea7651]

Dude......I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it

[@predator01actual]

Imagine them change WW2 legendary battleship to modern warship

[@valentinebauer6985]

Kal Wardin they did take the Iowa and the Missouri out of reserves and retrofit them with tomahawks and CIWS phalanx during the Gulf War

[@TheIroncladResearcher]

it wouldnt be too terribly useful save shore bombardment which we can do with cruise missiles and drones sadly

[@predator01actual]

Thank god yamato didn't exist or else it will be a beast but... I realize yamato has lots of AA so dang it

[@danielohare1199]

I have stood inside that #2 turret. The USS Nimitz and USS Missouri came into Pearl Harbor together in 1988 returning from a Persian Gulf cruise. Iwas a young Lance Corporal stationed at Marine Barracks Hawaii in Pearl Harbor and got to tour both ships. Standing at the wide open breach of one of those 16" guns and gazing up that long barrel is humbling and intimidating to say the least. The lands and grooves on the rifling inside those barrels is about 1" wide and 1" deep.

[@Darryl_Frost]

I have been in their exact position, just in front of Mo, about as close during a full broadside firing. That certainly gets your attention.. 1988 HMAS Hobart RIMPAC

[@FrightfulAccountant]

The world needs all big gun ships like this again!

[@gtdav]

Two words:missle magnet...lol

[@spliffy98]

George Davis unless if they are equip with some high-tech radar jammer

[@Jeroswen]

George Davis First you would have to get the missile past the screening destroyers. Then you would have to get it past the 4 phalanx systems installed on each battle wagon. Then you would have to penetrate 16" of steel armor covering all of her vitals. She was built to withstand hits from 2000lb projectiles coming in at 2400fps. Damaging her or her sisters won't be easy.

[@spliffy98]

It be cool if they build this next generation Battleships which by WW2 standards will be considered a Super Battleship/Dreadnought. Twice the lenght of the iowa, equiped with the latest state of the art tech and shiz, and besides the old 9 16" cannons...why not put 12 30" cannons!!!!! :D (Ik Im mad) The cost would be crazy though

[@spliffy98]

rain hell upon its enemies

[@mariuskuhrau761]

Yep, the mighty MO. I would really love to see her in person but I have learned that she was been moved to Hawaii, and is apparently currently moored close to the Arizona Memorial. She is definitely on my bucket list including taking the worlds longest bungee jump (+-800 feet drop), from a certain bridge in South Africa.

[@CrowT]

You see that airfield over there? Missouri: "Yeah" I don't want to.

[@rolandsingh]

Magnificent, BB63! I was most fortunate to tour this Awesome Battleship at Pearl in November, 2005. All of the modern missile installations paled in comparison to the gigantic triple turrets, and their nine Sixteen Inch, guns! What an absolutely Stunning to look at, Beautifully Designed warship, is "The Mighty Mo"! Unforgettable, my visit. ❤❤ 100% ❤❤ Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@yoshinari1974]

この頃の戦艦が一番好きだ！威風堂々としてかっこいい。大和は沈んだが、このミズーリにはあの時代の記憶を全てを凝縮している気がしてならない。そして、採算を度外視し、戦闘の道具としては最早不要の賜物となったこの船を大切に、且つ動態保管しているアメリカ人の精神にすごく親近感を感じる。

[@danbooru30]

まぁ戦時中と比べたらだいぶ変わってますけどね…

[@johncarlomartinez112]

KZbin recommendations are working fine today.

[@hujiahuai]

I wish they still had these big caliber

[@alaskaismyhome39]

Gives me chills, these monsters are amazing!

[@chrisflocco8084]

It's a shame that we don't have any BATTLESHIPS left in active service today.

[@Joshua_N-A]

All missiles by today. Maybe she can return to action after everyone shot down each other's satellite and unrestricted amount of jammers deployed.

[@BamaChad-W4CHD]

They were a beautiful and terrifying sight to behold creeping through the open waters. I never got to see them in their prime but I did get to see the Mighty MO return from Desert Storm. The last time she ever fired her massive guns in anger.

[@mr.universe8739]

yea but im sure they would be use if it was americas last line of defense at sea

[@lovellrodriguez8567]

He

[@soaplol1]

I believe that HMS Victory is still commissioned, nearest thing to a BB.

[@sunnchilde]

I'm really glad that all four of these ships are still around, but it makes me sick that we didn't modernize these and keep them in service. No other nation have this capability. This class of ship is now unique in the world. Can you imagine ground units calling in fire missions using GPS accuracy?!

[@seanwhitman8353]

Imagine if we could develop the tech to put rail guns on that thing

[@davidtelliho5043]

it was claimed when the New Jersey fired a broadside in Vietnam, she slid sideways 16 ' . I saw her projectiles fly by at a mountainside on the coast. We were near shore,& she was about 3 mile out. Pretty awesome.

[@SealofPerfection]

Old myth. The ships don't move an inch. Way too heavy, plus all that water. If they were sitting up on ice they wouldn't move.

[@metaknight115]

I heard the New Jersey “sunk” an Island. Pretty badass if you ask me

[@47duane]

My God, when they were fired you could hear it and feel it through out the ship. I was in a small arms locker and remember her bark. I agree bring back our Big Battleships let them sail the seas, they earned that rite

[@phantomwraith1984]

They need to bring all battleships back into service. Heck seeing as Japan and USA are allies, maybe Japan should rebuild the Yamato and America could help out

[@willmorrell488]

@@phantomwraith1984 A pretty big task seeing as she's been rusting away on the sea bed for nearly 80 years not to mention being blown apart in the first place.

[@RCAvhstape]

@@phantomwraith1984 Only if Queen Starsha sends us the wave motion drive plans, then we can raise Yamato and modify her as a starship to save us from the Gamelon Empire.

[@Mapdotnowhere]

B9: hit You sunk my battleship

[@chrisgentry7242]

F---ing brutal. Always put a smile on my face to see these in action.

[@udbhavgaming9416]

I just see a battleship waking up and doing some warm up