I have a few questions regarding the horizontal protection of the Iowas, especially over magazines. Based on Friedman's diagram and Nathan Okun's description, the horizontal protection over the magazine is as follows.
Weather deck: 1.5" (38 mm) STS
Armored deck: 4.75-5.75" (121-147 mm) Class B on 1.25" (32 mm) STS
Third deck: 1" (25 mm) STS.
So the question is this. Does the 0.625" splinter deck mounted slightly below the armored deck not extend to the area above the magazines? Additionally, what is the thickness of the third deck in areas other than over the magazines? Finally, is the third 1" STS deck over the magazines laminated to a metal backing or just there by itself? I've heard conflicting reports regarding this.
Thanks.
Weather deck: 1.5" (38 mm) STS
Armored deck: 4.75-5.75" (121-147 mm) Class B on 1.25" (32 mm) STS
Third deck: 1" (25 mm) STS.
So the question is this. Does the 0.625" splinter deck mounted slightly below the armored deck not extend to the area above the magazines? Additionally, what is the thickness of the third deck in areas other than over the magazines? Finally, is the third 1" STS deck over the magazines laminated to a metal backing or just there by itself? I've heard conflicting reports regarding this.
Thanks.
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