Chitose-Class
Converted Seaplane Tenders - Chitose-class were light carriers converted from seaplane tenders. 2 ships. Originally commissioned 1938 as seaplane tenders, converted to carriers 1943-1944. 631 ft, 30 aircraft. Both sunk October 25, 1944 at Battle of Cape Engano - last major carrier battle in history.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 11190 t
- Displacement (full)
- 15300 t
- Length
- 631.6 ft
- Beam
- 68.2 ft
- Crew
- 800
- Ships built
- 2
- Commissioned
- 1938 (as seaplane tenders), 1944 (as carriers)
- Decommissioned
- None (both sunk in action)
Performance
- Top speed
- 28.9 kn
- Range
- 8000 nm at 18 knots
Armament
- Torpedoes
- None
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None (unarmored light carrier)
In-Game
- Tier
- T4
- Game power
- 76.66
- Research cost
- 26,984
- Credit cost
- 53,662
Notable
- Converted from seaplane tenders (unique path)
- Both sunk at Battle of Cape Engano
- Last light carriers converted
- Fastest conversions (seaplane tender to carrier)