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Sōryū-class aircraft carrier
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Fleet Aircraft Carriers · Japan · 1935
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Sōryū-classaircraftcarrier

Sōryū-class aircraft carrier
Sōryū-class aircraft carrier Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air Wing Capacity
60
Sortie Generation
55
Power Projection
70
Survivability
65
Endurance
75
Sensors & C2
50
Aviation Facilities
70
Speed
80
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Japan
ManufacturerYokosuka Naval Arsenal, Kure Naval Arsenal
CategoryFleet Aircraft Carriers
EraInterwar Period
In service1935–1938
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Fleet Aircraft Carriers MASS Rating
2/9
Interwar Period
28/62
All-Time
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · 10 axes scored
Air Wing Capacity
60
Sortie Generation
55
Power Projection
70
Survivability
65
Endurance
75
Sensors & C2
50
Aviation Facilities
70
Speed
80
Strategic Impact
75
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category.
01 / Overview
Sōryū-class aircraft carrier
Country
Production
1935–1938
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET AIRCRAFT CARRIERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
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 Down1934
  • Launched1935
  • Commissioned1937
  • Ships in Class2
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement15,800 t
  • Full Load Displacement21,000 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)203 m
  • Beam23 m
  • Draft7 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement1,200
◆Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shafts / Screws4
  • Top Speed34 kn
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count12
⬢Aviation3MOD.3
▲Survivability1MOD.1
◎Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed2
  • Lost2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
  2. 1937Entered service
  3. 1938Production ended
91
years in service
3
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
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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