Katori was the lead ship of the Katori class of three light cruisers which served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The ship was named after the noted Shinto Katori Shrine in Chiba prefecture, Japan. Katori-class cruisers were originally ordered to serve as training ships in the 1937 and 1939 Supplementary Naval budget. With the Pacific War, they were used as administrative flagships for various fleets, such as submarine command and control, and to command escort squadrons. The ships were upgraded as the war progressed with additional anti-aircraft guns and depth charges.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 54.1ft (16.5m)
- Length 428.1ft (130.5m)
- Height 141.9ft (43.2m)
- Empty Weight 87,663lbs (39,763kg)
- Loaded Weight 201,605lbs (91,446kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.072
- Wing Loading 8,324.4lbs/ft2 (40,643.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 24.2ft2 (2.3m2)
- Drag Points 178594
Parts
- Number of Parts 204
- Control Surfaces 1
- Performance Cost 653
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