IJN Hiyō
Sunk
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
|---|---|
| Class | Hiyō |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 6 × twin 12.7 cm (5 in) DP guns |
Junyō's sister, built as a liner. Her aircraft fought over Guadalcanal. Sunk at the Philippine Sea on 20 June 1944 by torpedo bombers from USS Belleau Wood.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 6 × twin 12.7 cm (5 in) DP guns
- 8 × triple 2.5 cm (1 in) AA guns
Armour
- Belt: 50 mm (2 in)
| Builder | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kobe |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 30 November 1939 |
| Launched | 24 June 1941 |
| Commissioned | 31 July 1942 |
| Displacement | 24,150 t (23,770 long tons) (standard) |
| Length | 220 m (721 ft 9 in) (o/a) |
| Speed | 25.5 knots (47.2 km/h; 29.3 mph) |
| Complement | 1,187–1,224 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.
Launched
24 June 1941