Jan 18, 2019 · This list contains the largest battleships from World War II, which were the largest ever built in history, as well as the current largest modern amphibious warship.

She and her sister ship, Musashi, were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed, displacing nearly 72,000 tonnes (71,000 long tons) at full load and armed with nine 46 …

Feb 5, 2026 · Displacing 72,800 tons, with nine 18.1-inch guns, the Musashi was the largest battleship ever built—slightly edging out the Yamato, her sister ship, in terms of displacement.

Jan 5, 2020 · The largest warship in the world is the Nimitz-Class Carrier. At 1092 feet in length, 23 stories tall, and a flight deck area covering 4.5 acres, the Nimitz-Class Carrier is truly a floating city.

Oct 18, 2023 · 24/7 Tempo consulted sources including Navy General Board, Largest.org, Militaryfactory, Militarymachine, and PearlHarbor to compile a list of the biggest battleships in history, …

Oct 22, 2025 · The Japanese battleship Yamato was first commissioned in 1941, the largest and most heavily armed ever built. Displacing nearly 72,000 tons fully loaded, she carried nine 18.1-inch (460 …

Sep 13, 2025 · USS Gerald R. Ford was the first ship in that class, and was first to be inducted in 2024 is the biggest warship in the world. It has a full load displacement capacity of 100,000 tonnes.

May 15, 2019 · We sought out the largest of them all and ranked them according to displacement to determine the top 10 biggest battleships of all time. Without further delay, let’s dive in!

May 15, 2025 · These steel giants were built to dominate the seas, playing pivotal roles in both world wars and the advancement of maritime technology. In this article, we explore the 15 largest …

The largest battleships ever built were Japan’s Yamato and Musashi, which had a full-load displacement of 71,659 tons and measured 263 m by 38.9 m (862.9 ft by 127.6 ft).