The two Tone-class cruisers were the last heavy cruisers completed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Although the external dimensions were close to the Mogami class, the design was quite different, with all the main battery of guns placed forward of the bridge, reserving the entire stern area as a large seaplane operations deck. Unlike the U.S. Navy, the Japanese did not have a dual role attack/scout aircraft, nor did they assign any of their carrier aircraft to a reconnaissance role. Little empha
0:44
The two Tone-class cruisers were the last heavy cruisers completed for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Although the external dimensions were close to the Mogami class, the design was quite different, with all the main battery of guns placed forward of the bridge, reserving the entire stern area as a large seaplane operations deck. Unlike the U.S. Navy, the Japanese did not have a dual role attack/scout aircraft, nor did they assign any of their carrier aircraft to a reconnaissance role. Little empha
FacebookShips & Models by Erick Navas30.5K views11 months ago
See more
Static thumbnail place holder