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Did Shimakaze sink any ships?
She was the only destroyer to be armed with 15 torpedo tubes, each capable of firing the deadly 610 mm (24 in) Type 93 “Long Lance” torpedo….Japanese destroyer Shimakaze (1942)
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 18 July 1942 |
| Commissioned | 10 May 1943 |
| Stricken | 10 January 1945 |
| Fate | Sunk in the Battle of Ormoc Bay near Cebu, Philippines, 11 November 1944 |
Why did battleships have torpedoes?
They were designed to be faster and more maneuverable that battleships to fill that roll. And they were small enough that they could get close enough to an enemy battleship that it could not depress it’s big guns low enough to fire on them.
Who Sank Shimakaze?
USS Guardfish
Japanese destroyer Shimakaze (1920)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Empire of Japan | |
| Stricken | 10 February 1943 |
| Fate | Sunk by USS Guardfish, 12 January 1943 |
| General characteristics (as built) |
What was the fastest destroyer in WW2?
Talking about speed, French Navy Le Fantasque-class destroyer was the fastest destroyer during WWII era, the 45 knots speed record was achieved by sister ship Le Terrible. The Soviet Navy destroyer Tashkent could run 43 knots which made her in the second place.
How many Shimakaze -class destroyers were built?
Under the 1941 5th Naval Armaments Supplement Programme, a total of 16 Shimakaze -class destroyers were budgeted, with long term plans to build a total of 32 vessels to equip four destroyer squadrons.
Why did the Japanese develop so many new destroyers?
The Japanese had reassessed their naval needs in the mid-1920s and, placing an emphasis on ship and weapons technology and night fighting expertise, developed a completely new destroyer design. Subsequent development from one destroyer class to the next was not, however, a smooth progression.
When was the Shimakaze missile made?
Ordered in 1939 under the 4th Naval Armaments Supplement Programme, Shimakaze was laid down at Maizuru Naval Arsenal in August 1941 and completed on 10 May 1943.
Why did the IJN stop using numerical designations for destroyers?
Due to the anticipated expansion of the navy, the IJN issued numerical designations to every destroyer for the short period 1923-1928. However, the bland numerical designations were unpopular with the officers and crews. The IJN abolished destroyers’ numerical designations in August 1928, reverting to names.