| See also: | Kido Butai: "The TROM of IJN Mizuho" by Anthony P. Tully |
| Mizuho - Aoshima model kit (box art) |
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| Designed and ordered in 1934 the Mizuho was
laid down as a submarine support ship in 1937. Completed in 1939 she was converted from to a seaplane tender like the
Nisshin.. |
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| At the outbreak of the war she belonged to the 11th seaplane division. She was sunk by the USS Drum on May 2nd 1942. |
| See also: | Kido Butai: "The TROM of IJN Mizuho" by Anthony P. Tully |
| Mizuho - Aoshima model kit (box art) |
| Technical Data | ||
| Built: Displacement: Dimensions: Propulsion: Max. Speed: Range: Crew: |
1937-1939 at Kawasaki, Kobe 10,929 / 12,150 ts 183.5 × 18.7 × 1 m 15,200 hp; 4 diesel engines; 2 shafts 22 kts 8,000 nm @ 16 kts 572 |
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| Tactical Data | ||
| Armament: Armour: Planes: Special: |
6×127 cal 40 AA - Type 98 turrets
[3x2], 18×25 cal
60 - Type 96 mount - 24/4 catapults or 12 aircraft and midget submarines - |
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