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SHINYO
Code - N5216
£1.35
Class - 1
Date - 1942
Description - I.J.N.S. SHINYO N5216
Ex German liner Scharnhorst converted
to an aircraft carrier 1942/43.
Displacement 17,500 tons
Dimensions 625' x 85' x 25'
Armament 8 x 5" A.A.
42 x 25 mm A.A.
Aircraft 33
Speed 22 knots
Armour nil
