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ETR3(SS) · 02-09-10, 11:17 AM

I'm certain that your question was understood and answered. But here it is again.

HMS Hood
Speed: 29kts
Fate: Sunk in combat with Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait on 24 May 1941

HMS Repulse
Speed: 31.7kts
Fate: Sunk by Japanese air attack off Malaya on 10 December 1941

Yamato
Speed: 27kts
Commissioned: 16 December 1941

So yes, the Hood and Repulse "could" outrun the Yamato. But, as mentioned before, it's a moot point as both ships were sunk before Yamato was commissioned.

02-09-10, 11:17 AM	#5
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	I'm certain that your question was understood and answered. But here it is again. HMS Hood Speed: 29kts Fate: Sunk in combat with Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait on 24 May 1941 HMS Repulse Speed: 31.7kts Fate: Sunk by Japanese air attack off Malaya on 10 December 1941 Yamato Speed: 27kts Commissioned: 16 December 1941 So yes, the Hood and Repulse "could" outrun the Yamato. But, as mentioned before, it's a moot point as both ships were sunk before Yamato was commissioned. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.