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Originally Posted by TopHatter
Correct, most sources refer to the Iowa's responsiveness at at speed to be comparable to a destroyer.
At slow speeds they apparently handled like pigs though.
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Ahh but that is where individual rudder play and its manuvering backed by the turbines come into play. Not to mention a skilled helmsmen.
I do most certainly agree though much much more responsive under "flank" speed or better but alas, the seas also play a very large part.