Download Shiratsuyu Class Destroyers Rar <Confirmed - 2027>
: The Shigure gained a reputation as a "lucky" ship, surviving numerous major engagements—including the Battle of Surigao Strait—where her squadron mates were lost, before she was eventually sunk by a submarine in January 1945.
: Following the "Tomozuru Incident" (where a top-heavy torpedo boat capsized), the Shiratsuyu class featured a lower, more compact bridge and a reduced silhouette to improve seaworthiness and structural integrity. Download Shiratsuyu Class Destroyers rar
The class saw heavy action across the Pacific theater, from the to the Solomon Islands campaign. : The Shigure gained a reputation as a
: As the war progressed, the IJN often removed one of the main gun turrets to make room for additional 25mm anti-aircraft guns and radar equipment (Type 13 and Type 22) to counter increasing Allied air superiority. : As the war progressed, the IJN often
: These were the first IJN warships to be completed with quadruple 610mm torpedo mounts. This allowed them to carry a massive punch using the famous Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedoes , which were oxygen-fueled, wake-less, and had exceptional range and speed.