Interesting Japanese Cruiser-Carrier Hybrid

[klaud3]

Alternatively, the calculations were based on 6'' shells of a theoretical "modern design" (similar to shells for 16'' guns) rather than the actual shells of that caliber in the IJN's inventory, which dated back to 1912.

 

[ayatsuji]

Alternatively, the calculations were based on 6'' shells of a theoretical "modern design" (similar to shells for 16'' guns) rather than the actual shells of that caliber in the IJN's inventory, which dated back to 1912.

Yeah Yes, 本砲ノ甲鉄ハ6"GUN耐へ得モノトセルモ其厚ノ決定ハ16"GUN'shellニ準ジラ優秀ナル弾丸トシテ計画 means There is no shell that theoretical excellent things at 16" or 6". Hiraga say that not need so thick amor.

 

[klaud3]

I'm inclined to think abouth the design as IJN's "super-Omahas", ie recce cruisers to work with the battle line
- a few planes for long range work in good weather,
- very fast
- high density of fire on front and aft bearings but limited ammo
- sloped front and aft bulkheads - might actually provide decent protection against 6'' shells.
So a different purpose than US CL/CVs projects from 1930s