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Fubuki-classdestroyer

Destroyers · Japan · 1927
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Fubuki-classdestroyer

Fubuki-class destroyer
Fubuki-class destroyer Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
85
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
55
Survivability
75
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Aviation
10
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Japan
ManufacturerIHI Corporation, Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Uraga Dock Company, Maizuru Naval Arsenal, Fujinagata Shipyards, Yokohama Dock
CategoryDestroyers
EraInterwar Period
In service1927–1933
Operators3 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Destroyers MASS Rating
4/85
Interwar Period
74/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
85
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
55
Survivability
75
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Aviation
10
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Fubuki-class destroyer
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationFubuki-class destroyer
  • Ship TypeDestroyer
  • Builder / ShipyardMaizuru Naval Arsenal, Sasebo Naval Arsenal, Uraga Dock Company, Fujinagata Shipyards, IHI Corporation, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Eng. Co.
  • Laid Down1926
  • Launched1928
  • Commissioned1928
  • Ships in Class24
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement1,750 t
  • Standard Displacement1,750 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,778 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)118.41 m
  • Length (waterline)115.3 m
  • Beam10.4 m
  • Draft3.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement219
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shaft Kampon geared turbines, 4 boilers (Groups I & II) or 3 boilers (Group III)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power37,285 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed38 kn
  • Cruise Speed14 kn
  • Range5,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun6 × Type 3 127 mm 50 caliber naval guns (3 × 2)
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count6
  • Secondary Guns2 × Type 93 13mm machine guns (2 × 1)
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed24
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned24
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost22
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1927Production started
  2. 1928Entered service
  3. 1933Production ended
  4. 1939First deployment: World War II
99
years in service
6
years in production
24
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 19units
19active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
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