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thangba202 · 03-08-17, 03:39 AM

What-if Scenario:

In 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy realized the flaws in Mogami class cruisers and don't want to continue with the line. Thus they choose to build more Takao class to strengthen the fleet, replacing the lost one.

In late 1942, the 11 inches turrets of the Gneisenau was removed to be replaced with 15 inches guns. The IJN see the oppotunity and ask their ally for the turrets. The kriegsmarine agreed to lend/lease the turrets to IJN under the condition that the ship received these guns must operate in the Indian Ocean, raiding the important Allies supply line of East Africa and Burma. In addition to 11 inches guns, the kriegsmarine send the IJN a full complement of secondary guns, radar, targeting equipment.

In early 1943, New Takao Class Cruiser was completed with the German guns. The new guns require the cruiser to be wider from 20m to 25m, and longer from 203m to 215m. New steam engine, extremely high presure boiler as added. New 180mm armor belt was also included to protect the ship's vital compartments and magazines. The guns configuration is unique due to the purpose of which the cruiser was built. One 11 inches turrets at bow, and twos at stern. This make the new cruiser "comfortably" evading hunting task force while at the same time have no problem chasing Merchant and smaller vessels. Heavy anti-air armament was also include making any carrier think twice before attacking this ship.

In mid 1943, the ship was put into action and because of your combat excellency, you are her first captain.

Good hunting!

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/qk80sq...ruiser+3.0.rar

03-08-17, 03:39 AM	#87
thangba202 Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 45 Downloads: 189 Uploads: 0	Takao-Supercruiser 3.0 What-if Scenario: In 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy realized the flaws in Mogami class cruisers and don't want to continue with the line. Thus they choose to build more Takao class to strengthen the fleet, replacing the lost one. In late 1942, the 11 inches turrets of the Gneisenau was removed to be replaced with 15 inches guns. The IJN see the oppotunity and ask their ally for the turrets. The kriegsmarine agreed to lend/lease the turrets to IJN under the condition that the ship received these guns must operate in the Indian Ocean, raiding the important Allies supply line of East Africa and Burma. In addition to 11 inches guns, the kriegsmarine send the IJN a full complement of secondary guns, radar, targeting equipment. In early 1943, New Takao Class Cruiser was completed with the German guns. The new guns require the cruiser to be wider from 20m to 25m, and longer from 203m to 215m. New steam engine, extremely high presure boiler as added. New 180mm armor belt was also included to protect the ship's vital compartments and magazines. The guns configuration is unique due to the purpose of which the cruiser was built. One 11 inches turrets at bow, and twos at stern. This make the new cruiser "comfortably" evading hunting task force while at the same time have no problem chasing Merchant and smaller vessels. Heavy anti-air armament was also include making any carrier think twice before attacking this ship. In mid 1943, the ship was put into action and because of your combat excellency, you are her first captain. Good hunting! Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/qk80sq...ruiser+3.0.rar Last edited by thangba202; 03-08-17 at 04:59 AM.