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| | Class beam=22.5 m | | Class beam=22.5 m | ||
| | Class draught=7.74 m (Taiyō: 8.0 m) | | Class draught=7.74 m (Taiyō: 8.0 m) | ||
| | Class propulsion= 4 Kampon ]<br/>2 Kampon geared ]<br/>25,200 shp (18,522 kW)<br/>2 shafts, 1 rudder | | Class propulsion= 4 Kampon ]s<br/>2 Kampon geared ]s<br/>25,200 shp (18,522 kW)<br/>2 shafts, 1 rudder | ||
| | Class speed=21 knots | | Class speed=21 knots | ||
| | Class range=6,500 ] (12,000 km) at 18 knots | | Class range=6,500 ] (12,000 km) at 18 knots | ||
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| The ''Taiyō class'' was a three-strong class of ] operated by the ] in ]. | The ''Taiyō class'' was a three-strong class of ]s operated by the ] in ]. | ||
| == Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| These ships were ] built by the ] ], requisitioned by the ] and converted to ]. They were usually employed as air-crew training ships and aircraft transports. None of them survived the war, all were sunk by submarines. | These ships were ]s built by the ] ], requisitioned by the ] and converted to ]s. They were usually employed as air-crew training ships and aircraft transports. None of them survived the war, all were sunk by submarines. | ||
| == ''Taiyō'' Class Ships == | == ''Taiyō'' Class Ships == | ||
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| || '''Destroyed''' | || '''Destroyed''' | ||
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| | ] | | ] | ||
| | 6 Jan 1940 || 19 Sep 1940 || 2 Sep 1941 || 18 Aug 1944 | | 6 Jan 1940 || 19 Sep 1940 || 2 Sep 1941 || 18 Aug 1944 | ||
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| | ] | | ] | ||
| | 9 May 1938 || 20 May 1939|| 25 Nov 1942 || 4 Dec 1943 | | 9 May 1938 || 20 May 1939|| 25 Nov 1942 || 4 Dec 1943 | ||
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| | ] | | ] | ||
| | 14 Dec 1938 || 31 Oct 1939 || 31 May 1942 || 17 Sep 1944 | | 14 Dec 1938 || 31 Oct 1939 || 31 May 1942 || 17 Sep 1944 | ||
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| == Notes and references == | == Notes and references == | ||
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Revision as of 00:58, 5 June 2007
The Taiyō class was a three-strong class of escort carriers operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II.
Overview
These ships were ocean liners built by the shipping line Nippon Yusen, requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy and converted to escort carriers. They were usually employed as air-crew training ships and aircraft transports. None of them survived the war, all were sunk by submarines.
Taiyō Class Ships
| Laid down | Launched | Commissioned (as carrier) | Destroyed | |
| Taiyō | 6 Jan 1940 | 19 Sep 1940 | 2 Sep 1941 | 18 Aug 1944 |
| Chuyo | 9 May 1938 | 20 May 1939 | 25 Nov 1942 | 4 Dec 1943 |
| Unyo | 14 Dec 1938 | 31 Oct 1939 | 31 May 1942 | 17 Sep 1944 |
Notes and references
- Dr. Bak József et al (1984): Hadihajók. Típuskönyv.
Zrínyi Katonai Kiadó. ISBN 963-326-326-3
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