Shimakaze

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Shimakaze

Torpédoborec | Japonsko | Tier X

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General

Research price223000 exp

Purchase price19 300 000

Hit Points17 900

Main Battery

127 mm/50 3rd Year Type na palebném stanovišti Type D3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire10.45 shots/min.

Reload Time5.74 sec.

Rotation Speed7.9 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.78 sec.

Firing Range11.37 km.

Maximum Dispersion100 m.

HE Shell127 mm HE Type1

Maximum HE Shell Damage2 150

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity915 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23 kg.

AP Shell127 mm AP Type0

Maximum AP Shell Damage2 200

Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

610 mm 5hlavňový3 х 5 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.4 shots/min.

Reload Time150 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoType93

Maximum Damage20 967

Torpedo Speed62 knot

Torpedo Range20.01 km.

AA Defense

127 mm/50 3rd Year Type na palebném stanovišti Type D3 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30.3

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na samostatném palebném stanovišti14 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second25.2

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na dvouhlavňovém palebném stanovišti1 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.7

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na trojhlavňovém palebném stanovišti2 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.6

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed39 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time3 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.9 km.

Air Detectability Range3.38 km.

Battle Levels

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Shimakaze

Torpédoborec | Japonsko | Tier X

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price223000 exp

Purchase price19 300 000

Hit Points17 900

Main Battery

127 mm/50 3rd Year Type na palebném stanovišti Type D3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire10.45 shots/min.

Reload Time5.74 sec.

Rotation Speed7.9 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.78 sec.

Firing Range11.37 km.

Maximum Dispersion100 m.

HE Shell127 mm HE Type1

Maximum HE Shell Damage2 150

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity915 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23 kg.

AP Shell127 mm AP Type0

Maximum AP Shell Damage2 200

Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

610 mm 5hlavňový3 х 5 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.46 shots/min.

Reload Time131 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoType F3

Maximum Damage21 367

Torpedo Speed76 knot

Torpedo Range8.01 km.

AA Defense

127 mm/50 3rd Year Type na palebném stanovišti Type D3 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30.3

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na samostatném palebném stanovišti14 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second25.2

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na dvouhlavňovém palebném stanovišti1 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.7

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

25 mm/60 Type 96 na trojhlavňovém palebném stanovišti2 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.6

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed39 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time3 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.9 km.

Air Detectability Range3.38 km.

Battle Levels

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19 300 000

Shimakaze — Japonska Tier X Torpédoborec.

Shimakaze, hull number 125, was an experimental destroyer, envisioned as the new generation of destroyer design for the Imperial Japanese Navy, born from the 1939 4th Naval Armaments Supplement Programme. Bigger and greater in tonnage than previous types, she carried a larger, higher pressure powerplant than her predecessors, which resulted in the highest speed of any Imperial Japanese destroyer, along with the largest torpedo broadside of any previous destroyer, whilst still carrying a typical complement of main guns.

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Moduly

	Rychlost střelby (shots/min)	Čas otočení o 180° (sec)	Maximální rozptyl (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type na palebném stanovišti Type D	10,5	22,78	100	2 150	9	2 200		0	1 700 000

	Body výdrže (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Hlavní věže (pcs.)	Sekundární dělové věže (pcs.)	Bodová obrana (pcs.)	Torpédomety (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Shimakaze (A)	17 900	6	20	3		2/14/1/3	3			0	2 000 000

	Rychlost střelby (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	Čas otočení o 180° (sec)	Maximální poškození (HP)	Rychlost torpéda (knot)	Dosah torpéda (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type F3	0,5	131	7,2	21 366	76	8		30 000	2 500 000
Type93 mod. 3	0,4	153	7,2	23 766	67	12		30 000	2 500 000
Type93	0,4	150	7,2	20 966	62	20		0	2 500 000

	Zvýšení dostřelu (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type10 mod. 1	0	11,4		0	1 100 000

	Maximální rychlost (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Pohon: 75 000 hp	39		0	1 650 000

Vybavení

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

Názor hráče

Představení lodi

As the pinnacle of the Japanese Destroyer tech-tree, the Shimakaze epitomizes the play-style of the main line of ships: a long-range torpedo boat with solid – albeit rather underwhelming – artillery. Shimakaze also boasts the absolute lowest detection range of any Tier X destroyer, further adding to the play style of the main line of Japanese destroyers.

The fundamental flavor of this ship are the unmatched volume of torpedoes that can be launched at once; therefore players must consider which torpedoes they wish to use, as it will affect the manner in which the ship will be utilized. It must be understood that the torpedoes individually are not as good as other nations'. The high range Type 93 torpedoes have an impressive range, but the torpedo detectability range of them is exceptionally poor at 2.5 km and this coupled with the lower than typical speed means landing hits is extremely challenging. The other two options are far more viable; the Type 93 mod 3 of 12km range has an on-par high speed, significantly lower detection and the strongest punch of any torpedo; The Type F3 of 8km range has outstanding, unrivaled speed, and a quicker reload, but at the cost of slightly worse detection and lower damage. The latter choice leads itself to very risky gameplay, but they are much more likely to land on a target, whereas the former 12km option leads itself to metered, conservative gameplay. With any option great care must be taken on positioning the ship safely to launch, and in considering and predicting the enemy's expected movements.

Yūgumo and Shimakaze are the two 12.7cm-gun Japanese destroyers that enjoy relatively good gun reload compared to their predecessors and acceptable turret traverse speeds, and thus can be utilized as a reasonably acceptable gunnery platform in some circumstances. This is not in line with some popular conceptions about Japanese destroyers. It is worth noting that whilst the reload is acceptable and the gun's range is excellent, the damage-dealing capability will always lag behind other lines of destroyers by a large margin, so more than ever direct gun trades are not advisable. Japanese torpedoes have the highest flooding chance, so using the guns to light fires and damage modules before and after torpedo attacks can form a very effective and integrated playstyle. Great care must be paid to enemy formations, especially in the case of hydro-acoustic search, radar, and enemy aircraft, as well as other ships.

In the hands of a cunning but cautious hunter, the Shimakaze can be made to shine.

Plusy:

• Best concealment of any Tier X destroyer, can even outspot most Tier IX DDs.
• Excellent speed of 39 knots; significantly faster than all other modern Japanese destroyers.
• Type 93 mod. 3 torpedoes have the highest damage of any tech-tree researchable torpedo.
• Full broadside salvo of fifteen torpedoes makes it extremely formidable at closer ranges.
• Decent gun firing range.
• Absurd torpedo potential damage — over 350,000 — with Type 93 mod. 3 torpedoes.
• Fast rudder time, like other Japanese destroyers.

Mínusy:

• All torpedoes are significantly inferior in detectability than other nations.
• Whilst better than the likes of Kagero and Akatsuki, the artillery can be hard to use at higher ranges and isn't suitable for direct confrontation against other nation's destroyers.
• Poor turning radius
• Long torpedo reload time.
• Somewhat poor torpedo launch arcs.
• Very fragile, module incapacitations will be a common occurrence when hit.
• Poor AA, especially in the long range auras.
• Main armament placement is poorly suited for offensive engagements.
• Wide torpedo spread is only suitable for engaging broadside-on ships.

Výzkum

Being a Tier X ship, the only modules to research for the Shimakaze are her alternative torpedo armaments: the Type 93 mod. 3 torpedoes and the Type F3 torpedoes, respectively. Captains are recommended to research and mount the Type 93 mod. 3 or Type F3 as their primary torpedo armament. Please refer to the Performance section, above.

Doporučená konfigurace

Vylepšení

Being a Tier X ship, Shimakaze has access to all six Upgrade Slots, with some flexibility in choice to allow preference to a particular play-style. For Upgrade Slot 1, Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice. For Upgrade Slot 2, the recommended choice is Propulsion Modification 1, which reduces the chance of engine incapacitation so captains don’t lose Shimakaze’s advantage of speed. Although, Damage Control System Modification 1 is still a viable choice, as it decreases risk of fire and flooding. Upgrade Slot 3 Main battery modification 2 is the best choice allowing for better turret traverse and the .2 second longer reload than with the Aiming system modification is insignifigant. Upgrade Slot 4, also presents two good choices. Captains can pick Propulsion Modification 2 to increase acceleration to max speed; further taking advantage of her speed. Otherwise, pick Steering Gears Modification 2 for faster rudder shift time to increase the overall maneuverability of the ship.Upgrade Slot 5 Concealment modification system 1 is the only good choice. Upgrade Slot 6, will have some variety. Captains can take Torpedo Tubes Modification 3 to decrease the torpedo reload time, which is good for a torpedo build. Alternatively, captains can take Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 to increase the maximum firing range of primary artillery, which is good for a gun build. It's worth noting that as of the last concealment overhaul, your detect ability whilst shooting is exactly equal to your maximum gun range, so excessive gun range may be a hindrance.

Kapitánské body

Doporučené přidělení kapitánských bodů
Cena (body)	Vytrvalostní		Útočné		Podpůrné		Všestranné
1	Prioritní cíl Ukazatel prostorové představivosti zobrazuje počet nepřátel, kteří na vás míří hlavní baterií. ★	Preventivní údržba -30% nebezpečí vyřazení modulu. ★★★	Expert nabíječ -50% doby nabíjení, pokud jde o změnu druhu munice.	Expert na údržbu letadel +5% HP letadel na LL. -10% trvání údržby letadel na LL.	Naváděcí centrum pro katapultovaná letadla +1 katapultovaný letoun. -20% rychlosti katapultovaného letadla	Expert v leteckém souboji +10% bojové výkonnosti stíhače za každou úroveň rozdílu. +10% munice stíhaček.	Varování před příchozí palbou Indikace dalekonosné palby.	Úhybný manévr -20% k odhalitelnosti útočných letounů vracejících se k letadlové lodi. +75% ke zdraví útočných letounů vracejících se k LL -30% k rychlosti útočných letounů vracejících se k LL
2	Nejvyšší pohotovost -10% doby nabíjení havarijního týmu.	Všeuměl -5% doby obnovy všech spotř. doplňků. ★	Expert na zaměřování +2.5 °/s k rychlosti otáčení věží s děly ráže do 139 mm. +0.7 °/s k rychlosti otáčení věží s děly ráže nad 139 mm. ★★	Zrychlení torpéd +5 uzlů k rychlosti torpéda. -20% dosahu torpéda. ★	Expert na kouřovou clonu +20% k rozsahu dýmové clony. ★	Zkušený zadní střelec +10% k průměrnému poškození obranné výzbroje letounu se zadním střelcem.	Nával adrenalinu -0.2% doby nabíjení zbraní všeho druhu za každé 1% chybějícího celkového zdraví. ★★	Do posledního Loď se může pohybovat a manévrovat, i když jsou pohon nebo kormidlo vyřazeny ★★★
3	Základy odolnosti -15% doby oprav, hašení požáru a odstranění zaplavení. ★	Odborník na přežití +350 HP za každou úroveň lodi. ★★★	Expert na torpédovou výzbroj -10% doby nabíjení torpédometů. -20% doby údržby torpédových bombardérů. ★★★	Nouzový vzlet +100% k době údržby letadel, pokud loď hoří. +100% to aircraft servicing time while aircraft carrier is on fire.	Základní střelecký výcvik -10% doby nabíjení hlavních zbraní ráže do 139mm včetně a všech sekundárních zbraní. +20% k průměrnému poškození za sekundu protiletecké obrany. ★	Superintendant +1 dodatečné použití pro všechny spotřební doplňky lodi. ★★★	Demoliční expert +2% k šanci na zapálení cíle granátem hlavní baterie, sekundární baterie nebo bombou.	Bdělost +25% ke vzdálenosti odhalení torpéd nepřítele. ★★
4	Ruční řízení palby sekundární výzbroje -15% maximálního rozptylu granátů sekundárních baterií lodí I-VI. -60% maximálního rozptylu granátů sekundárních baterií lodí VII-X.	Požární ochrana -10% nebezpečí požáru. Loď může v jeden okamžik hořet nejvýše na 3 místech.	Zpožděná roznětka HE granátu +30% k průbojnosti HE granátů hlavní baterie ráže do 139mm včetně. -1% šance na zapálení HE granátem hlavní baterie ráže do 139mm včetně. +30% k průbojnosti granátu hlavní baterie ráže nad 139mm. -3% k šanci na zapálení granátem hlavní baterie ráže nad 139mm.	Vzdušná nadvláda +1 stíhač na letku. +1 střemhlavý bombardér na letku.	Pokročilý střelecký výcvik +20% k dostřelu hlavních zbraní ráže do 139mm včetně a sekundárních zbraní. +20% k dostřelu AA obrany. ★	Manuální zaměřování pro AA zbraně +100% k průměrnému poškození za sekundu u AA děl ráže nad 85mm při střelbě na označený cíl.	Radiové zaměřování Ukazuje směr k nejbližší lodi nepřítele. Dotčený nepřátelský hráč je upozorněn, že byl zaměřen. Tato schopnost nefunguje pro letadlové lodě. (Vyjma CV) ★★	Expert na maskování 10% z okruhu odhalitelnosti pro torpédoborec. -12% z okruhu odhalitelnosti pro křižník. -14% z okruhu odhalitelnosti pro bitevní loď. -16% z okruhu odhalitelnosti pro letadlovou loď. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extrémně užitečné       ★★ - Často užitečné       ★ - Příležitostně účinné      nic - zbytečné

Spotřební doplňky

Shimakaze gets three consumables: Damage Control Party, Smoke Generator, and Engine Boost. It is recommended to take premium versions of all consumables that have the resources to spare, but for those captains, whom are cash-strapped, prioritize Smoke Generator II. As it goes, a spotted DD is a dead DD; therefore having premium Smoke Generator will provide more chances to disappear from a disadvantageous situation.

Kamufláž

Shimakaze has access to Type 1, 2, 5, or 6 Camouflage; the first three acquired via credits. Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum as they reduce detectability range by sea. Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Shimakaze with Type 20 Camouflage, which lowers her detection radius, reduces accuracy of incoming shells, increases credits & experience earned in battle, and decreases post-battle costs.

Signály

The choice of which Signal Flags to mount will confer to the individual preference of each captain, and are subject to great variation, although there are certain flags which are worth the further emphasis. Captains should mount India Yankee to decrease time to extinguish fires, mount November Foxtrot to decrease reload time of consumables, and mount Sierra Mike to increase the ship's maximum speed. To make their torpedoes more potent, captains should mount Juliet Whisky Unaone to increase chance of causing flooding and Juliet Charlie to mitigate risk to magazine detonation from mounting the former flag. If captains wish to buff their primary artillery, they are encouraged to mount Victor Lima + India X-ray to increase fire chance to HE shells.

Galerie

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  Shimakaze prepares for battle.

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  Shimakaze launches her torpedoes at enemy battleships.

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  Shimakaze engages an enemy Montana and Yūgumo.

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  The destroyer attempts to dodge incoming fire.

Historické informace

Construction

Maizuru Naval Yard; Maizuru, Japan

Laid down: 8 August 1941

Launched: 18 July 1942

Commissioned: 10 May 1943

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Specifications

2,567 tons displacement, standard

129.5m length overall

126-126.5m length waterline

11.2m beam

4.14m draft

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Machinery

3 water tube boilers, 2 geared steam turbines

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Performance

39 knots at 75,000 shaft horsepower

1,400nm at 30 knots

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Armament

Main

Six (3x2) 127mm guns

Anti-aircraft

As completed:

Two (1x2) 13mm AA guns

Four (2x2) 25mm AA guns

Likely final configuration:

Twenty-eight (14x1, 1x2, 4x3) 25mm AA guns

Torpedoes

Fifteen (3x5) 610mm torpedo tubes

Anti Submarine Warfare

One twin depth charge launcher

Two depth charge rails

Sensors

As completed:

One Type 22 surface and air search radar set

Refited later in service:

One Type 13 air search radar set

History

Design

Originally known as the “Type C” design, the experimental Shimakaze (島風, lit. “Island Wind”) drew many of her design inspirations from the Kagero and Yūgumo-class destroyers; and could be seen as an improvement of the types. Shimakaze was named for the previous speed record holder, a Minekaze class of the same name.

With the goal of producing a new generation of high speed destroyer, Shimakaze's design featured increased length and displacement, allowing new high pressure boilers and turbines to be installed, which later allowed Shimakaze to reach a speed of nearly 41 knots at overload power during trials. The new turbines she received gave her 50% more power than contemporary Japanese destroyer turbines; the high pressure boilers had previously been tested in the Kagero-class destroyer Amatsukaze. Because of the larger size, it was possible to install three quintuple 610mm torpedo launchers which gave the heaviest torpedo broadside of any destroyer before her. The individual superiority of the overall armament and the high speed of Shimakaze was fitting to the Japanese Navy’s Decisive Battle Doctrine or "Kantai Kessen", as well as reflected a response to a new generation of foreign warship designs.

Shimakaze was laid down on 8 August 1941 in the Maizuru Naval Arsenal, a Japanese Navy-run shipyard which specialized in vessels destroyer class and smaller. The IJN originally intended to develop 16 additional destroyers of this experimental class, but — hampered with the ill-fated Battle of Midway (1942) and Japan’s limited resources and small industrial capacity — the project was deemed too expensive, cancelled, and the funding passed on to an upgraded Akizuki design. However, that too was cancelled due to a string of Japanese defeats that followed shortly after Midway.

Nevertheless, the original Shimakaze prototype was continued to completion (though with many delays) and was commissioned into service on 10 May 1943. Because Shimakaze was an experimental type, she was not given the highest priority in construction, however the delays did mean that she was completed with a Type 22 (surface and air search) radar set, one of the first in for destroyers in the Japanese navy. Unfortunately, it was a very difficult decision for the IJN on where to place her into their formations, thus she became more or less independent of destroyer squadrons.

Service

In service, Shimakaze saw her first sortie in July 1943 as the radar guide (radar picket) and screen flagship for the Kiska evacuation under the cover of fog. Two days later, American forces shelled rocky island with thousands of rounds and landed over 34,000 men, only to discover that the Japanese had disappeared. Shimakaze received some upgrades during her short career, such as modification to the characteristic bridge wind deflector and wheelhouse windows, receiving a Type 13 (air search) radar set, and eventually having a total fit of twenty-eight (28) 25mm autocannons.

Unlike what is commonly stated, Shimakaze (Like Yūgumo, was given Type D mountings for her 12.7cm/50 guns, which where capable of high elevation and thus (technically) anti-aircraft capable; thus, the no. 2 turret was never removed for additional AA guns - the same is true for all Yūgumo class ships. Though capable of high elevation, the 12.7cm/50 Type 3 gun on Shimakaze was most unsuitable for anti-aircraft work with such limitations as a slow rate of fire and only manual turret traverse drive.

Refitted, Shimakaze rendezvoused with the Combined Fleet, operating as an attachment destroyer and was deployed with Yamato and Musashi during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in the attempt to reinforce Biak in June 1944. However, in the Battle of Leyte Gulf several months later, Shimakaze never participated due to rescuing survivors from the sunken Musashi.

Days later, even though Shimakaze was part of the fleet which that surprised the American escort carriers off Samar on 25 October 1944, she was placed away from the fight again: this time to pick up survivors from the heavy cruiser Maya which had been sunk a day earlier by torpedoes from the American submarine USS Dace. Her crowded decks and now heavily loaded state made it impractical for her to be utilized as a combatant.

Though an impressive destroyer design, Shimakaze was lost on 11 November 1944 after a short time in service, while helping escort a troop convoy to Ormoc to reinforce the remaining Japanese forces in the Philippines. Fighting against hundreds of carrier planes from American Task Force 38, Shimakaze and three other destroyers were sunk with their convoy.

Post WWII Namesake

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) re-used the name in the Hatakaze' class of guided missile destroyers; DDG-172 Shimakaze' was launched 30 January 1987, and Maizuru — where the Shimakaze (1942) was constructed — is her home port.

Historical Accuracy Errata

• Light and dark green camouflage was only applied to aircraft carriers beginning in mid-1944; Shimakaze was painted in overall IJN gray.
• Ingame, Shimakaze's bow is entirely the incorrect shape; instead of a straight rake, it is infact a clipper bow, per Photograph NH 73053 Shimakaze (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command)
• It's likely that with 14 single 25mm autocannons fitted, the additional platforms for two triple 25mm autocannons would have already been fitted
• The smaller (lower level) bridge rangefinder is of the incorrect model and appears to be a torpedo director; a 66cm was fitted in reality.
• Various deck fittings are wrongly placed, such as the anchor handling gear on the forecastle, per photograph(s) of her under aerial attack.

Historické snímky

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  Shimakaze shortly after her completion, 1943

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  Photograph of the Shimakaze under aerial attack, 1944

Poznámky

Wikipedia - Shimakaze Class Destroyer

Ships of Japan

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