Yamato on trials, 30 Oct 1941, photo 3 of 4

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Photos on Same Day 30 Oct 1941
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Added Date 5 Nov 2008

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
1 Jun 2016 12:40:56 PM

Starboard view of Yamato ships armament can be seen.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
15 Jun 2016 06:01:41 PM

SUPER "A" CRUISER B65 PROJECT: NEVER BUILT

In 1939 the Imperial Japanese Navy laid plans for a super type cruiser with heaver armament, for the "Decisive Battle" against the US Navy in the event of war.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE:

Planned as escorts for the Super Yamato Class these cruisers would have been armed w/9 x 12'' guns mounted in three triple turrets, 8 x torpedo tubes, and been able to survive enemy 8" shells.
Secondary armament planned was 16 x 3.9" dual purpose guns mounted on each side of the ships superstructure with added 25mm and 13mm anti-aircraft weapons. With a top speed of 34knots or 39mph.63km/h it could keep up with the super battleships.

TO KILL A CRUISER:

With Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 delayed construction and later postponed, the B65 super cruisers would have had a similar profile in design as the Super Yamato Class
Battleships. Japan's war situation changed along with its strategic plans...

I thank the editor/ww2db for his continued support bring little known facts about WWII...

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