IJN KIRISHIMA



SHIPS DATA

Name: Kirishima

Displacement: 32,000 tons (Standard), 35,600 tons (Full Load)

Dimensions:

Length Overall: 738'
Waterline Length: 730'
Maximum Beam: 104'
Maximum Draft: 32'

Protection:

Sides: 8", 6" Upper Belt
Deck: 4"-6.5"
Turrets: 6" Sides, 9" Faces
Barbettes: 10"
Conning Tower: 10.5"

Armament:

8x14"/45cal (dual mountings)
16x6"/50cal (single mountings)
12x5"/40cal (single mountings)
100x25mm (heavy anti-aircraft)

Aircraft: 3

Machinery: Parsons geared turbines, 10 Kanpon boilers, 130,000 SHP

Speed: 29.5 knots

Compliment:

Design: 1,100
Wartime: 1,500

PHOTO GALLERY


Port quarter.


Port view, at anchor.



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