Akizuki-Class
AA Specialists - Akizuki-class were specialized anti-aircraft destroyers, first IJN destroyers designed primarily for fleet air defense. 12 ships completed 1942-1944 (plus 16 Fuyutsuki sub-class 1944-1945). Eight dual-purpose 100mm guns in four twin turrets. Reduced torpedoes (4 vs 8) for AA focus. Most sunk 1943-1945 by submarines and air attack.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 2700 t
- Displacement (full)
- 3759 t
- Length
- 440.3 ft
- Beam
- 38.1 ft
- Crew
- 315
- Ships built
- 12 (plus 16 modified as Fuyutsuki sub-class)
- Commissioned
- 1942-1945
- Decommissioned
- None (most sunk in action)
Performance
- Top speed
- 33 kn
- Range
- 8000 nm at 18 knots
Armament
- Main guns
- 8× 100mm/65 Type 98 (3.9-inch) DP - four twin turrets
- Torpedoes
- 4× 610mm (24-inch) Type 93 - one quad launcher
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None (unarmored destroyer)
In-Game
- Tier
- T4
- Game power
- 97.2
- Research cost
- 34,214
- Credit cost
- 68,040
Notable
- First IJN destroyers designed primarily for AA defense
- Eight dual-purpose 100mm guns (most in class)
- Specialized fleet air defense role
- Reduced torpedoes for enhanced AA (4 vs 8)