HIJMS Hyuga, HIJMS Ise
These Japanese battleships were built in the waning days of WWI, and received significant upgrades prior to the beginning of WW2. They were modified in mid 1943 to a BBCV hybrid, in an attempt to make up for the loss of carrier deck space after the loss at Midway Island. Our hull represents the Hyuga in it's pre-modification form, although a drawing will be supplied to those wishing to make the fairly simple conversion to the BBCV.
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Last Update August 10, 2007
Rated Speed: 25kts on 4 screws. The ship had 2 rudders.
Armor belt: 12"
Armament:
12 x 14"/50 guns in 4 twin turrets
16 x 5.5" guns (in casemates)
8 x 5" guns in 4 twin turrets
20 x 25mm AA guns
Fast Gun stats: 26sec/100ft, 5.5 units
This hull will be available in 1/144 scale in September 2007, and will cost around $160 dollars. Main turrets will be available, as well as superstructure and other scale details!
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