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Takao class

Simplified diagram of the Takao 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.

Five twin 8-inch turrets and two funnels, with a heavier bridge.

Heavy cruisers. Chokai wore Mikawa's flag at Savo Island.

4 completed

Ships of this class on this site

AtagoCA · IJN

Photos and info Battle of the Eastern Solomons Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, battleship night

ChokaiCA · IJN

Photos and info Battle of Savo Island Battle of the Sibuyan Sea Battle off Samar

TakaoCA · IJN

Photos and info Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, battleship night