Pacific ships

Japan · BB · class

Kongo class

Simplified diagram of the Kongo class, not a photograph
Simplified diagram of the class, drawn for this site. Not a photograph and not a builder's plan.

4 were completed.

Four twin 14-inch turrets and two funnels. Fast battleships.

Fast battleships. Haruna and Kirishima screened the carriers at Midway.

4 completed

Ships of this class on this site

Sunk
HarunaBB · IJN
Photos and infoBattle of MidwayBattle of the Santa Cruz IslandsBattle of the Sibuyan SeaBattle off Samar
Sunk
KirishimaBB · IJN
Photos and infoAttack on Pearl HarborThe loss of EdsallBattle of MidwayBattle of the Santa Cruz IslandsNaval Battle of Guadalcanal, night actionNaval Battle of Guadalcanal, battleship night
Sunk
KongoBB · IJN
Photos and infoBattle of the Santa Cruz IslandsBattle of the Sibuyan SeaBattle off Samar