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Ikazuchi-class destroyer
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Destroyers · Japan · 1898
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Ikazuchi-classdestroyer

Ikazuchi-class destroyer
Ikazuchi-class destroyer Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
5
Survivability
40
Versatility
25
Endurance
35
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
ManufacturerYarrow Shipbuilders Limited
CategoryDestroyers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1898–1899
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
20
Destroyers MASS Rating
98/119
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
440/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
5
Survivability
40
Versatility
25
Endurance
35
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Ikazuchi-class destroyer
Category
Country
Production
1898–1899
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
98
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
20
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Laid Down1897
  • Launched1898
  • Commissioned1899
  • Ships in Class6
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)68.4 m
  • Beam6.2 m
  • Draft1.57 m
▣Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement55
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power4,474 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▤Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes2
⬢Aviation1MOD.1
▲Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◎Survivability1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1898Production started
  2. 1899First deployment: Boxer Rebellion
128
years in service
1
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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