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IBUKI
Code - N5300
£1.35  
Qty
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