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| * Production of the D3A2 and A6M5c began in August 1942 and September 1944 respectively; ''Hiryū'' was sunk in June 1942. | * Production of the D3A2 and A6M5c began in August 1942 and September 1944 respectively; ''Hiryū'' was sunk in June 1942. | |||
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| * ''Hiryū'''s overall dark gray camouflage is missing. | * ''Hiryū'''s overall dark gray camouflage is missing. | |||
| * Light and dark green camouflage was only applied to aircraft carriers beginning in mid-1944; ''Hiryū'' was sunk in June 1942. | * Light and dark green camouflage was only applied to aircraft carriers beginning in mid-1944; ''Hiryū'' was sunk in June 1942. | |||
| + | * The camouflaged flight deck pattern was actually applied to ''Zuikaku'', a ''Shōkaku''-class aircraft carrier. ''Hiryu'''s flight deck was never camouflaged and the only changes prior to her sinking was the addition of a ''Hinomaru'' with white border, which is currently missing. | |||
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An aircraft carrier that had a prominent effect on the development of this type of ship in the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was a highly successful project that featured a high speed, reasonably good AA defense and a sizable air group. Poor armor protection reduced the aircraft carrier's resistance to damage.
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Player Opinion
Performance
The first standard-sized (or "fleet") aircraft carrier in the Japanese carrier line, carrier players will surely fall in love with Hiryu. With a total complement of 72 planes, she is far less likely to run out of planes than her predecessors, if captains execute their attacks correctly that is. However, one must be aware that the torpedo planes she carries are the same as Tier V's Zuiho. This means they incredibly vulnerable when facing warships above Tier VII.
Captains must plan their attacks very carefully when using Hiryu’s air squadrons. Never stay in one place, use auto-pilot mode, continue sailing (even at 1/4 speed), and always keep distance from the enemy.Pros:
- Large hangar provides a total complement of 72 planes.
- Top speed of 34 knots means she can easily re-position to any corner of the map.
- Upgraded fighter groups can match with American fighters (if used well).
- Upgraded dive bomber groups are accurate, even if the enemy will use defensive-AA perk there's a high chance one will still hit its mark.
- Something of a seal clubber; it will do large amounts of damage to any ship Tier VI below chosen for an air strike.
- Superb anti-aircraft defense.
Cons:
- Low armor for a heavy carrier.
- Huge turning radius.
- Tier VI torpedo bombers are easily shredded by ships Tier VII and above.
- Poor torpedo protection; basically, any torpedo attack on this ship will cause tremendous damage.
- Poor concealment.
- Large juicy target for enemy dive bombers.
- Vulnerable to fires.
Research
This is a suggested research path:
- Type 7 mod. 2 Flight Control
- Mitsubishi A6M5c fighters
- Aichi D3A2 dive bombers
- Hull (B)
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for ' are as follows:
- Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Air Groups Modification 2
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 (
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Upgrade Slot 3 is the main choice of upgrades with '. For players looking to improve their fighter's capabilities, Air Groups Modification 2 is highly recommended, especially when using the Type 7 mod. 3 flight control system. Otherwise, the Flight Control Modification 1 
helps players land and launch '’s multiple flight squadrons, as ' has six separate plane squadrons to manage.
Commander Skills
' uses the standard Japanese carrier captain skill setup. Emphasis should be on skills that boost fighter and bomber effectiveness and AA protection. Aircraft Servicing Expert, Torpedo Acceleration, Torpedo Armament Expertise, and Air Supremacy are "must have" skills. Dogfighting Expert is also useful if ' faces a higher tier carrier, and the bonus to ammunition allows her fighters to remain airborne longer before returning to rearm.
For AA defense, ' has large-caliber 127mm guns that benefit greatly from Manual Fire Control for AA Armament. Basic Firing Training is also a good choice to boost all AA guns' DPS by 20%. While '’s AA DPS output is not sufficient to wipe out entire squadrons, it can knock out a few planes and, in combination with maneuvering, can help avoid taking serious damage.
Evasive Maneuvers is recommended as it increases the bombers' survivability when returning to the carrier, and is especially useful when the enemy targets have activated Defensive AA Fire 
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Any skills that are related to an enemy vessel firing on your carrier are not useful, as the cost-benefit of investing in survivability skills is not worth the minimal benefit they offer. ' has a low HP pool and is large and unarmored, and will not survive an attack by any ship larger than a destroyer. ' captains must position their ship near friendlies and far back from the enemy fleet. Concealment Expert may be taken to further reduce detection range if the captain so desires.
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Consumables
' can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ' with Type 17 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As a carrier, ' can only mount at most four signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), Zulu Hotel (🚫), and, for the last two: November Echo Setteseven (
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Hiryū’s bombers preparing for takeoff.
One of Hiryū’s squadrons taking off.
Overhead view of Hiryū.
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