Taiho



Taiho

(Model kits manufactured by Tamiya)

The most beautiful CV the Japanese built during the war, and a distinct departure design-wise, being the first Japanese carrier to incorporate a closed hurricane bow (a la contemporary British carriers).

Year Completed1944
Displacement34,600 tons
Dimensions855'0" x 90'10" x 31'6"
Speed33 knots
Armament 12 x 3.9"/65 DP,
71 x 25mm/60 AA,
60 aircraft
Crew1751

Additional Info
Taiho Tabular Record of Movement (TROM)

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