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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Ibuki-class cruiser
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · WORLD WAR II
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Ship TypeHeavy cruiser
- Builder / ShipyardKure Naval Arsenal; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Laid Down1942
- Launched1943
- Ships in Class2
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Standard Displacement12,220 t
- Full Load Displacement14,828 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)200.6 m
- Beam20.2 m
- Draft6.04 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
- Total Complement876
- Officers54
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
- PropulsionSteam Turbine
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 geared steam turbine sets, 8 water‑tube boilers, 4 shafts
- Number of Engines4
- Shaft Power113,346.4 kW
- Shafts / Screws4
- Top Speed35 kn
- Range6,300
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
- Main Gun10 × 20 cm/50 3rd Year Type guns in 5 twin turrets
- Main Gun Calibre200 mm
- Main Gun Count10
- Secondary Guns8 × 12.7 cm Type 89 AA guns in twin mounts
- CIWS4 × twin 25 mm Type 96 AA guns
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes4
- ASW CapabilityNo
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarNo
◎Aviation5MOD.5
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft0
- UAV CapabilityNo
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
- Air-Search RadarType 2, Mark 2, Model 1
- Phased-Array RadarNo
- Aegis / EquivalentNo
- Electronic WarfareNo
▣Survivability4MOD.4
◇Cost1MOD.1
- Unit Cost60,000,000 USD
◆Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed0
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned2
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired0
- Preserved0
▤Armour3MOD.3
- ArmourBelt 30‑140 mm, Deck 35‑60 mm, Turret 25 mm, Barbette 25‑100 mm, Conning tower 100 mm
- Belt Armour30 mm
- Deck Armour35 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CRUISERS RANKING Cruisers · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCruiserscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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