Линейные корабли типа «Нагато», 1917–1945 гг. | страница 3

Armour and Protection Notes.—General scheme of armouring is believed to be akin to that for H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. Protective decks are thickened in vicinity of magazines. Said that " horizontal protection over machinery spaces can be taken as equivalent to 7", allowing for angle of impact." Special protection below waterline is reported to be a " modified form of bulge " which does not interfere with speed. Net defence for almost entire length.

Searchlights.—Ten 30 inch, distributed as eight to foremast, two to mainmast.

Aircraft Notes.—Aircraft believed to be carried, but how many and where stowed is unknown.

Appearance Notes.—The outstanding,feature is the colossal heptapodal foremast, with its numerous tops and bridges, for Heavy and Light Directors, oange-Pinders and Searchlights. Two of its supporting legs rake forward, two aft, and one out to each beam. The central trunk is so thick, it accommodates an electric Tift, running between Upper Deck and the Main Director Tower at the masthead. This mast is said to have been evolved after many experiments had been made to determine the most rigid and vibrationless structure. It is claimed to bo almost indestructible by shell-fire, but it’s weight, and the target offered must be enormous. The shape of the stem, which has a curve reversed to that of the usual Japanese "yacht" bow, should also be noticed.

General Notes.—Nagato provided for by 1916 Programme, and laid down in dry dock at Kure D.Y. during the summer of 1917, floated out Nov. 9th, 1919. Mutsu provided for by 1917 Programme ; estimated cost is about eight million pounds for Mutsu. Plans for this type were completed during the spring of 1910, and the Japanese claim that the design ante-dates the U.S.S. Maryland class (with same main armament) by four months. Nagato hoisted the flag of Admiral Tochinai on Dec. 1st, 1920,. for service as Flagship of the First Fleet. As the first battleship in the world to be completed with 16 inch guns she is said to be a most successful ship in all respects. Her design and construction certainly reflect the highem credit on her authors and builders.

Линейный корабль "Мутсу" на стапеле. Все фото сделаны в период июля 1918 по октябрь 1921 г.

На момент вступления в строй тактико-технические характеристики линкоров типа "Нагато" были следующими:

Водоизмещение 32720 т (стандартное), 33800 т (нормальное), 38500 т (в полном грузу).