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Hiyō-classaircraftcarrier

Fleet Aircraft Carriers · Japan · 1941
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Hiyō-classaircraftcarrier

Hiyō-class aircraft carrier
Hiyō-class aircraft carrier Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air Wing Capacity
30
Sortie Generation
40
Power Projection
45
Survivability
50
Endurance
60
Sensors & C2
35
Aviation Facilities
55
Speed
40
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Japan
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
CategoryFleet Aircraft Carriers
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1942
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Fleet Aircraft Carriers MASS Rating
14/21
World War II
46/62
All-Time
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · 10 axes scored
Air Wing Capacity
30
Sortie Generation
40
Power Projection
45
Survivability
50
Endurance
60
Sensors & C2
35
Aviation Facilities
55
Speed
40
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category.
01 / Overview
Hiyō-class aircraft carrier
Country
Production
1941–1942
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET AIRCRAFT CARRIERS · WORLD WAR II
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
44
fleet aircraft carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Laid Down1939
  • Launched1941
  • Commissioned1942
  • Ships in Class2
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement24,150 t
  • Full Load Displacement24,150 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)219.32 m
  • Beam26.7 m
  • Draft8.15 m
◇Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power76,500 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed25 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range11,700
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count12
  • Secondary Guns8 triple 25 mm Type 96 AA guns
▤Aviation3MOD.3
⬢Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
  • Air-Search RadarType 2, Mark 2, Model 1 early-warning radar
▲Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed2
  • Lost1
◎Armour1MOD.1
  • Belt Armour25 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1941Production started
  3. 1942Production ended
85
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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