Name Takao class Preceded by Myōkō class Completed 4 | Operators Imperial Japanese Navy Succeeded by Mogami class Laid up 1 | |
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The Takao-class cruiser (高雄型) was a class of four heavy cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) launched between May 1930 and April 1931. They all served during World War II.
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Description
The Takao-class cruisers were an evolution from the preceding Myōkō class, with heavier torpedo armament and had an almost battleship-like, large bridge structure.
Their main gun armament were ten 20.3-centimetre (8.0 in) guns in twin mounts and they were also armed with sixteen 24 inch Long Lance torpedoes.
Ships
Four ships of the class were launched. All served in World War II and all were sunk or disabled as a result of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944.
References
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