Talk:AIF/@comment-10905876-20141205203112/@comment-27822411-20141206024356

Actually, no. A BB will take longer to build and be more expensive than a CA, probably due to her big size. So with the cost and time for 2 Iron Fists, we could build 3 cruisers in a shorter time. Also there is versatility. Armed with torpedoes and AAA guns, they could do more tasks than the battleships better. While not the best at the battle line, they can still do it very well, using speed and the firepower. They could also be used as quick carrier escorts, raiders and escorts. And if one is lost, it is easier and quicker to replace than a battleship.