:::: Naval Vessels - JAPAN - CRUISERS
IBUKI
Code - N5300
£1.35
Date - 1943
Description - I.J.N.S. IBUKI N5300
Laid down April 1942, and launched May 1943, originally
intended as the first of 10 new 8” cruisers. Sister ship
no 310, possibly to be named Ikoma, was laid down,
but cancelled 1942. Ibuki converted to an aircraft carrier.
Displacement 13,890 tons Speed 35 knots
Dimensions 198.3m x 19.12m x 6.04m
Armament 10x 8”
8 x 12.7 cm
8 x 25mm, 4 x 13mm
Torpedo Tubes 16 x 24” (24 torpedoes)
Armour Belt 5", Deck 1 ½ " Aircraft 3
