History: These destroyers were the largest and most modern destroyers build by the IJN during WWII. The ships were originally planned as anti-aircraft cruisers but were completed as large destroyers. The ships were build around four twin mountings for the new high velocity 65 caliber 3.9 inch anti-aircraft guns. Although these guns appear to be smaller than the standard destroyer main armament (5 inch), they were actually exceptionally powerful with a high rate of fire (15-21 rounds/min/barrel) and a superior surface range (20,000 yards). The guns were housed in a massive type 98 turret which weight 34 tons. The turrets were powered by electrically driven hydraulic gears with elevation range between +90 to -10 degrees. A total of 13 units were build; most of which were either sunk or heavily damage at the end of the war.

Displacement	3,700 tons (full), 3,485 tons (nominal), and 2,701 tons (light).
Dimensions	440'3" (overall), 433'1" (waterline), 38'1" (beam), 13'7" (draught).
Machinery	2-shaft Kampon geared turbine with 3 Kampon boilers delivering 52,000 SHP
Speed	33 knots
Fuel	1,097 tons (8,300 miles at 18 knots).
Guns	Main - 8 x 3.9 inch 65 caliber dual-purpose guns in twin Type 98 (type A) turrets Anti-aircraft 25 mm single, triple mounts, 13 mm double mounts) - 4 x 25 mm guns (as originally designed) - 15 x 25 mm guns (1943) - 29 x 25 mm guns and 4 x 13 mm guns (June 1944) - 40x to 51x25 mm guns (survivors in 1945)
Gun director	Type 94 high angle gunnery director.
Torpedo	Type 92 quadruple 24 inch "Long Lance" torpedo tubes with four reloads.
Anti-submarine equipment	Type 94 depth charge thrower, 72 depth charges.
Radar	Type 21, Mod A6 air search radar (new ships) Type 22 surface search radar (older ships). Type 13 air search radar (all ships).
Complement	300