Not Pictured: Hiyo
These two were originally building as ocean liners when they were taken over by the Navy and completed as carriers. Not particularly useful vessels because their machinery wasn't up to the grade; they never made better than 23 knots in wartime service. This meant that they really couldn't keep up with the big boys.
| Year Completed | Hiyo: 1942 Junyo: 1942 |
| Displacement | 26,949 tons |
| Dimensions | 719'7" x 87'7" x 26'9" |
| Speed | 25 knots |
| Armament |
12 x 5"/40 up to 76 x 25mm/60 6 x 28 5" AA rockets (1944 on) 53 aircraft |
| Crew | 1224 |
Additional Info
Junyo Tabular Record of Movement (TROM)
Hiyo Tabular Record of Movement (TROM)
Links From Related Partner Sites
Hiyo-class Escort Carrier
* Junyo
* Hiyo
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See all photos of Hiyo-class Escort Carrier on WW2DB
