As I stated in a community post, this video is effectively a continuation of my videos regarding Soryu's and Hiryu's development. For comparison to those designs, you can check them out here: ruclips.net/video/hcMQ6MUCVXI/видео.html ruclips.net/video/jSoFiyxVGZQ/видео.html Not all details are provided here on Shōkaku's design. Certain aspects will find themselves in dedicated videos for further information, like the story behind Japanese aircraft carrier islands. At 2:02 I say "Type 98," it is actually the 'Type 89.' I did not catch that until after uploading the video.
Wow. I perked up when you described the rudder arrangements. Been thinking about 4 screws versus 3 screws and how many rudders and where they should be. Bismarck. Littorio. And now Shokaku. Nice. All this consideration began when I read that the Alaska Class large cruisers had one rudder. I thought then, "that seems awfully credulous of them".
This is very well done. I recently visited the U.S.S. Texas in drydock in Galveston, TX. The early-model bulbous bow is interesting, especially when standing under it. It was necessary to destroy these ships, but it is too bad that none of the Japanese carriers survived the war.
I recall a documentary about Shinano, that they had shown images of Shokaku's construction, I thought it was at first Shinano herself, but it wasn't. Stefan Draminski had made a book on Hiryu, for the Anatomy Of The Ship, who was the one who did the 3d images for Janusz Skulski's book on Yamato, and Musashi. He had also made a book about Akagi, from Kagero Publication of their Super Drawing's in 3D series, I had gotten that book for a friend, who was planning to build Tamiya's 1/350 scale model of the carrier. Take care, and all the best.
_Shokaku_ was hit quite a few times by bombs (Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz) and still made it through until _USS Cavalla_ put three or four torpedoes into her.
INSTANT thumbs up before I even saw one second of the video- and I just made dinner. My day is complete. You are the MAN! EDIT: I'm still looking forward to that video on the Tosas- but I have the patience of an Oyster (although my girlfriend says that I have the brains of one as well. What does she know?).
I just keep learning more and more about the shokaku class. Each video that I've come across always brings another new detail about them thay others domt cover. Which is nice to see. Its also very interesting to see japan's approach to damge control and handling on their ships. Would love to see more about that. More specifically, the enclosed hangers over open hamhers and aviation fuel tanks being built into the structure.
As Midway demonstrated, previous IJN carriers had glass jaws (though Kaga got pummeled to a degree I doubt any WW2 carrier could survive). As Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons, and Santa Cruz Islands demonstrated, the Shokaku class ships were TOUGH against bomb hits (and Shokaku got hit at each battle, not a lucky ship).
Interesting concepts thrown into the designs of both ships. At least it doesn't have the constant battle between what is more detrimental to the development process: Hiraga's stubborness or Fujimoto's drinking, Another great video, Crosser. Cheers.
As I stated in a community post, this video is effectively a continuation of my videos regarding Soryu's and Hiryu's development. For comparison to those designs, you can check them out here:
ruclips.net/video/hcMQ6MUCVXI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/jSoFiyxVGZQ/видео.html
Not all details are provided here on Shōkaku's design. Certain aspects will find themselves in dedicated videos for further information, like the story behind Japanese aircraft carrier islands.
At 2:02 I say "Type 98," it is actually the 'Type 89.' I did not catch that until after uploading the video.
Wow. I perked up when you described the rudder arrangements.
Been thinking about 4 screws versus 3 screws and how many rudders and where they should be. Bismarck. Littorio. And now Shokaku. Nice.
All this consideration began when I read that the Alaska Class large cruisers had one rudder. I thought then, "that seems awfully credulous of them".
as a USN Machinist Mate, so did I!
This is very well done. I recently visited the U.S.S. Texas in drydock in Galveston, TX. The early-model bulbous bow is interesting, especially when standing under it. It was necessary to destroy these ships, but it is too bad that none of the Japanese carriers survived the war.
Even if any had survived, let's face it, they probably would had been sunk in the Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests...
I recall a documentary about Shinano, that they had shown images of Shokaku's construction, I thought it was at first Shinano herself, but it wasn't.
Stefan Draminski had made a book on Hiryu, for the Anatomy Of The Ship, who was the one who did the 3d images for Janusz Skulski's book on Yamato, and Musashi.
He had also made a book about Akagi, from Kagero Publication of their Super Drawing's in 3D series, I had gotten that book for a friend, who was planning to build Tamiya's 1/350 scale model of the carrier.
Take care, and all the best.
Excellent work.
I subscribed after the first few minutes.
IJN really put all their points in repair parties into naming
_Shokaku_ was hit quite a few times by bombs (Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz) and still made it through until _USS Cavalla_ put three or four torpedoes into her.
INSTANT thumbs up before I even saw one second of the video- and I just made dinner. My day is complete. You are the MAN! EDIT: I'm still looking forward to that video on the Tosas- but I have the patience of an Oyster (although my girlfriend says that I have the brains of one as well. What does she know?).
Oysters can give women pearl necklaces, so you have that going for you.
I just keep learning more and more about the shokaku class. Each video that I've come across always brings another new detail about them thay others domt cover. Which is nice to see.
Its also very interesting to see japan's approach to damge control and handling on their ships. Would love to see more about that.
More specifically, the enclosed hangers over open hamhers and aviation fuel tanks being built into the structure.
"I Hiryu, but I didn't Soryu." -Japanese comedian.
Nice video. I want to hear story on the Taiho. Thanks!
As Midway demonstrated, previous IJN carriers had glass jaws (though Kaga got pummeled to a degree I doubt any WW2 carrier could survive). As Coral Sea, Eastern Solomons, and Santa Cruz Islands demonstrated, the Shokaku class ships were TOUGH against bomb hits (and Shokaku got hit at each battle, not a lucky ship).
no she didnt. only at 2 of those
Damn the intro was really good
Would love the story of Taiho!
Thanks. The Shokakus are interesting for me!
Interesting concepts thrown into the designs of both ships. At least it doesn't have the constant battle between what is more detrimental to the development process: Hiraga's stubborness or Fujimoto's drinking,
Another great video, Crosser.
Cheers.
You are doing a great job on these videos. Keep it up Thanks.
Very Good, just one small criticism. Use the term Twin or fuel mount rather than co-axial which means something different. 👍
Great review of best IJN carriers
Great video
Great video- thanks.
The IJN’s deadliest weapons overall
I have the Zuikake and Shokaku in my Kido Butai Task Force in my War in the Pacific Campaign right now.
If this thing could make 34 knots, why have protection against 8” shells?
And just as Admiral Yamamoto predicted, 6 months after Pearl Harbor she was on the bottom of the ocean. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
They were sunk at the Philippines and Leyte Gulf, not Midway.
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Have you ever played any of the PTO (Pacific Theater of Operations) games by Koei?
I have not
@@centralcrossing4732 There is something amazing about winning WW2 as Japan.
HINT: Naval radar early. ;)
The opening score is impressive. What is it ?
It is this:
ruclips.net/video/R4GtQnf6VtA/видео.htmlsi=-bGTU6GevUWbFF4u
How much deck armor did they have
First
Great video brother.