Soryu aircraft carrier



Soryu

Displacement15,900t standard, 18,500t trial, 19,800t full load
Length210.0m pp, 222.0m wl, 227.5m oa
Width21.3m
Draught7.62m
Machinery4-shaft geared turbine, 8 boilers, 152,000shp
Fueloil 3670r
Speed34.5kt
Armourbelt 45mm, deck (engine) 25mm, deck (magazine) 55mm
Armament12-12.7cm/40cal AA gun (2x6), 28-25mm AA, 71 aircraft
Complement1100



Name Plan Builder Laid down Launch Complete
SoryuFY1934Kure NYd1934.11.201935.12.231937.12.29CV1942. 6. 4 sunk
(air attack, off Midway)
[30.38N, 179.13W]
1942. 8.10 disc



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