Mogami class

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The Mogami class was a group of Japanese World War II cruisers notable for their heavy armament, high speed, and controversial design that pushed the limits of naval treaty restrictions.

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Mogami class canonical 2
Mogami-class cruisers 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Imperial Japanese Navy ship class
cruiser class
warship class
aircraftFacility catapults for floatplanes
hangar for reconnaissance seaplanes
armamentFeature Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedoes
fifteen 155 mm guns in triple turrets as built
long‑range torpedoes
ten 203 mm guns in twin turrets after reconstruction
builder Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Kure Naval Arsenal
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Yokosuka Naval Arsenal
conflict World War II
constructionMaterial welded steel hull
countryOfOrigin Empire of Japan
linked to: Japan
designedAs treaty cruiser
designedToComplyWith London Naval Treaty
Washington Naval Treaty
linked to: Five-Power Treaty
designFeature extensive welding to save weight
top‑heavy superstructure
designIssue hull weakness
structural problems in early service
designModification conversion from 155 mm to 203 mm main guns
strengthened hull structure
era interwar period
fullLoadDisplacement over 13,000 tons after completion
hasMember Japanese cruiser Kumano
Japanese cruiser Mikuma
Japanese cruiser Mogami
Japanese cruiser Suzuya
laterType heavy cruiser
maximumSpeed approximately 35 knots
memberOf Japanese cruiser fleet
navalDoctrineRole fast wing of the battle line
scouting and support for carrier forces
notableFor controversial design
heavy armament
high speed
treaty‑limit displacement
operatedBy Imperial Japanese Navy
originalType light cruiser
propulsion oil‑fired boilers
steam turbines
serviceEntryPeriod mid‑1930s
shipType cruiser
standardDisplacement approximately 8,500 tons as designed
usedIn Pacific War

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Mikuma shipClass Mogami class
subject linked to: heavy cruiser Mikuma
Mikuma category Mogami-class cruisers
subject linked to: heavy cruiser Mikuma
linked to: Mogami class
Takao class followedBy Mogami class