Yamagumo

CountryJapan
Ship ClassAsashio-class Destroyer
BuilderFujinagata SB
Laid Down4 Nov 1936
Launched15 Jan 1938
Sunk25 Oct 1944
Displacement1,961 tons standard
Machinery2-shaft geared turbine, 3 boilers2-shaft geared turbine, 3 boilers
Bunkerageoil 500t
Power Output50,000 shaft horsepower
Speed35 knots
Range5700nm by 10kt, 960nm by 34kt
Crew200
Armament6-12.7cm/50cal gun (2x3), 4-25mm AA, 8-61cm TT (4x2), 16 DCs

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