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Nikademus -> RE: Kaga w/ 8 inch guns (9/27/2012 4:49:45 PM)
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Akagi and Kaga before their 1930's refit were interesting looking to say the least. Like Lexington and Saratoga they sported SP 8inch guns, though in the Japanese case this included some SP's in casemates as well. The most interesting aspect of the Japanese design was the 3 flight decks. In the age of bi-planes that didn't need huge takeoff space, it was an interesting experiment in carrier deck operations. With the advent of heavier monoplane designs the concept became a liability and was eliminated thus giving the two a singular long, conventional flight deck. The 8inch turrets were removed during that refit.
Ironically Lex and Sara would only lose their space eaters later, and Lex not at all due to the Coral Sea battle. Space eaters yes but it made them look COOL too. [:D]
I always thought that the tri-deck Gamalon carriers in Star Blazers were inspired by the Akagi and Kaga. [:D]
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