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The HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, was equipped with a total of 10 12-inch (305 mm) naval guns in five twin turrets. In addition to these main battery guns, it also carried a number of smaller caliber armaments, including 21-inch torpedo tubes and various smaller guns for close defense. This revolutionary battleship marked a significant advancement in naval warfare, emphasizing heavy firepower and speed.

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What mean from dreadnougts ship?

A dreadnought is a modern all-big-gun (12" guns or larger) battleship. Named for HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1905.


What sort of guns did HMS Dreadnought use?

HMS Dreadnought used the following:10 x 12" (305mm) main, 24 x 12 pounder(76mm) and 5 x 18" torpedo tubes.


Who built the HMS Dreadnought?

Britain


How many battleships had the dreadnought sunk?

None. HMS Dreadnought only sank one enemy ship, and that was a U-boat, which it sank by ramming.


What was the first battleship ever made?

is it the HMS Dreadnought


How many guns did the HMS Warrior have?

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Dreadnought in WW1?

It referred to the battleships of the early 1900's. These massive war machines were pretty much invincible and "feared nothing," in otherwords, they were in 'dread of nought.' They were armed with large-caliber guns in turrets. The name alludes to HMS Dreadnought, a ship launched by Britain in 1906. A dreadnought was a British name for an large ironclad, steam-powered warship with a lot of big guns on it. Later the term was changed to battleship. A dreadnought is type of battleship, built after 1906, that utilized an "all-big-gun" arrangement. Dreadnoughts usually only had eight or more, 12 inch guns, where pre-Dreadnought battleships usually only carried four 12 inc guns, and an assortment of smaller guns. One good example of this new type of battle ship was the HMS Tiger.


What is the first pre-dreadnought in British Navy what is the first pre-dreadnought in other cuntry's navy such France Italy Russia USA ....?

Pre-Dreadnought is a generic naval military term used to describe any warship that A) was built before 1907 or B) Warships that do not share the characteristics of the HMS Dreadnought, ie large long range guns, armoured and compartmentalized hulls, speed in excess of 22 knots and long range fire control. Technically the first pre-dreadnought battleship in the Royal Navy would be a ship of the line. The term "Pre-dreadnought" is synonomous with "Obsolete"


Who invented the HMS dreadnought battleship?

The ship was made not invented. It was built in 1906 in the Portsmouth dock yards in England. It transformed the concept of battleships with its 10 12 inch guns as the main battery. It served as flagship of the new fleet.


What was a major result of the russo Japanese war?

The launching of HMS Dreadnought which led to WWI.


How long did it take to build HMS Dreadnought?

HMS Dreadnought was built in about 12 months, with construction starting in October 1905 and the ship being launched on February 10, 1906. She was completed and commissioned into the Royal Navy by December 1906. This rapid construction time was a significant factor in her status as a revolutionary battleship.


Consequences of Russo-Japanese war?

Launching of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 and a new naval arms race leading into WWI.