Soryu-class Aircraft Carrier


SoryuHiryu
(Model kits manufactured by Aoshima)

Actually, these two vessels were as different as two 'sister ships' can be. Hiryu was almost 4 feet greater of beam, 2,000 tons heavier, and had her island placed on the left side and farther aft on her flight deck. Both were sunk at Midway.

Soryu
Year Completed1937
Displacement18,880 tons
Dimensions746'5" x 69'11" x 25'0"
Speed34 knots
Armament 12 x 5"/40
28 x 25mm/60
71 aircraft
Crew1100

Hiryu
Year Completed1939
Displacement20,250 tons
Dimensions745'11" x 73'3" x 25'9"
Speed34 knots
Armament 12 x 5"/40
31 x 25mm/60
73 aircraft
Crew1100

Additional Info
Soryu Tabular Record of Movement (TROM)
Hiryu Tabular Record of Movement (TROM)

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