Hayabusa class torpedo boat

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The Hayabusa-class torpedo boats were constructed as part of the ten year naval expansion program. They were completed between 1900 and 1904. All of the vessels served in the Russo-Japanese war, the Kiji being mined off Port Arthur however a new Kiji was built as a replacement. They were notable for their attacks on the Russian fleet on the night of 27/28 May, 1905 in which were expended a large number of torpedoes. They were able to inflict significant damage that a number of Russian ships were scuttled or sunk the next day. After also serving in World War I all remaining fifteen vessels were decommissioned between 1919 and 1923, some were scrapped others turned into auxiliaries.

[edit] Ships in Class

  • France Normand Shipyard
    • Hayabusa
    • Kasasagi
    • Manazuru
    • Chidori
  • Kure Arsenal
    • Kari
    • Aotoka
    • Hato
    • Tsubame
    • Hibari
    • Kiji (Mined off Port Arthur)
    • Kiji(II) (built as Replacement)
    • Sagi
    • Uzura
    • Kamome
  • Kawasaki Shipyard, Kobe
    • Hashitaka
    • Otori

[edit] Specifications

  • Displacement: 150tons normal
  • Length: 45m
  • Beam: 4.9m
  • Draught: 1.5m
  • Proplusion: 2-shaft reciprocating, 2 boilers, 4200ihp
  • Speed: 29kt
  • Armament:
    • 1-57mm gun,
    • 2-42mm guns,
    • 3-36cm Torpedo Tubes
  • Complement: 30

[edit] References

  • Jentsura, Hansgeorg. Warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, 1869-1945. Naval Institute Press (1976). ISBN 0870-2189-3X
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