IJN Takanami
Sunk
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Yūgumo |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 6 × 5″ guns |
Nearest the Americans at Tassafaronga, she drew their fire while the rest fired torpedoes, and was sunk.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 6 × 127 mm (5.0 in)/50 cal dual purpose guns
- up to 28 × Type 96 25 mm (0.98 in) anti-aircraft guns
- up to 4 × 13.2 mm (0.52 in) anti-aircraft guns
- 8 × 610 mm (24 in) torpedo tubes for Type 93 torpedoes
- 36 × depth charges
| Builder | Uraga Dock Company |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 29 May 1941 |
| Launched | 16 March 1942 |
| Displacement | 2,520 long tons (2,560 t) |
| Length | 119.15 m (390 ft 11 in) |
| Speed | 35 kn (65 km/h; 40 mph) |
| Complement | 228 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
16 March 1942
30 November 1942