:::: Naval Vessels - JAPAN - ESCORT CARRIERS
KAIYO
Code - N5217
£1.35
Class - 1
Date - 1943
Description - I.J.N.S. KAIYO N5217
Ex liner Argentina Maru converted
to an aircraft carrier 1942/43.
Displacement 13,600 tons
Dimensions 516' x 69' x 26'
Armament 8 x 5" A.A.
24 x 25 mm A.A.
Aircraft 24
Speed 23 ¾ knots
Armour nil
