Re: FT-IJN Designs?

--- Alan E Brain <aebrain@austarmetro.com.au> wrote:
...
> >Japanese destroyers should likewise be larger and
> more powerfully gunned.
> 
> Concur. Super Destroyers (Fubuki) and
> not-so-small-light-cruisers masquerading as
> destroyers. ( 8x5" guns + heavy AA...)

The Yubari was the smallest cruiser at 3141T,
carried 6 x 5.5 in. guns and 1 x 3 in. AA.

The Fubuki class DD, special type, had 6 x 5 in
50 cal., 2430T.

The Akizuki class DDAA, had 8 x 100MMAA, 3470T.

Bye for now,
John L.

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