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Japanese Light Cruiser

Mogami running speed trials
HIJMS Mogami, HIJMS Mikuma, HIJMS Suzuya, HIJMS Kumano

These Japanese heavy cruisers saw heavy service in the Pacific War. Somewhat shorter and wider than the Takao class, the Mogamis are also less well-armed, although they enjoy twin tandem rudders which improves maneuverability.

Rated Speed: 37kts on 4 screws. The ship had 2 tandem rudders.

Armor belt max thickness 3.9"

Armament:
15 x 6.1"/60 guns in 5 triple turrets
8 x 5"/40 guns in 4 twin mounts
30 x 25mm AA guns
4 x triple torpedo launchers

Fast Gun stats: 23sec/100ft, 3.0 units (for a 1/144 Mogami hull, please contact Ralph Coles)


This hull is the bulged version, and will be available in 1/96 scale in late fall 2007, and cost has yet to be determined. Main turrets will be available, as well as other scale details!

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Last Update August 12, 2007