− | ''Although designed to be a part of the cruiser's main battery, it saw a more practical use as the battleship's secondary armament.<br>The Yamato-class was designed with this, for potential use as an anti-aircraft gun, however, its combined ability and performance were outstanding enough to be used as the battleship's secondary armament.<br>However, the turret section's armor was very thin, resulting in various rumors about it being the Yamato-class' Achilles' heel when pointed out. | + | ''Although designed to be a part of the cruiser's main battery, it saw a more practical use as the battleship's secondary armament.<br>The "Yamato-class" was designed with this, for potential use as an anti-aircraft gun, however, its combined ability and performance were outstanding enough to be used as the battleship's secondary armament.<br>However, the turret section's armor was very thin, resulting in various rumors about it being the Yamato-class' Achilles' heel when pointed out. |