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Ioshima-class cruiser
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Frigates · Japan · 1938
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Ioshima-classcruiser

Ioshima-class cruiser
Ioshima-class cruiser Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
45
Endurance
60
Survivability
50
Aviation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
CategoryFrigates
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1944
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Frigates MASS Rating
1/1
Interwar Period
172/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
45
Endurance
60
Survivability
50
Aviation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Ioshima-class cruiser
Category
Country
Production
1938–1944
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationEscort vessel
  • Ship TypeEscort vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardHarima Dock Co., Ltd. ('Ioshima'), Jiangnan Shipyard ('Yasoshima')
  • Commissioned1944
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)109.728 m
  • Beam11.887 m
  • Draft3.962 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
◇Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun2 × 12 cm/45 10th Year Type naval guns
  • Main Gun Calibre120 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary Guns5 × triple 25 mm Type 96 AA guns
▤Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
⬢Aviation5MOD.5
▲Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◎Survivability5MOD.5
◈Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned2
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost2
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
88
years in service
6
years in production
2
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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