Shimakaze

Update date: 12/3/2024

Shimakaze is a unique destroyer developed as the pinnacle of destroyer design, aiming for high speed and heavy torpedo armament. Capable of exceeding 40 knots, she was the fastest destroyer of her time. However, due to her complex design and the high cost of production, she remained the only ship of her class. Shimakaze participated in several significant naval operations during World War II.

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