I haven't reached this level yet for my second UK BO but from what I have seen, it really comes down to how you like to play. Personally I'm gonna go for the Hood because not many people play it and it has a Scout. The Nelson is a forward attack ship so you gotta know your angles and ranges like the back of your hand to use it well.

another nelson vs hood discussion -.-

just go in this link

http://fm.en.kupaisky.com/Community/Forum/View.aspx?num=385&searchtype=0&pagecount=0&searchvalue=&sort=5&category=A02&page1=2

all i need is some stats. the speed and how much armor can fit.

Hood.

nelson cause its smaller has better forward firepower use the 16inche guns WELL and the 14inche it can AW if you want and is a rushing beast^^

hood is too big and too slow to make the curves

I prefer the Nelson.

Not sure why ppl say Hood is slow.

as nice as the hood is to look at, and presumably play. it's also one of, if not, THE biggest target in NF for people to shoot at.

firepower, speed and everything else doesn't mean much if shells, torps and bombs would have to be very badly aimed to actually miss you.

I took nelson. And I love it! hahaha! 3x quads blockshot! OMG! never enjoyed NF this much!