Agano Class Light Cruiser Summary

This is a 3D printed sculpt of the Agano class light cruiser by GamingStar.

The four Agano-class light cruisers were larger than previous Japanese light cruisers. The Agano-class ships were fast, but offered little protection, and were under-gunned for their size (albeit with a powerful offensive torpedo armament, able to launch up to eight Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedoes in a salvo). They participated in numerous actions during World War II.

Navy General Staff developed a plan to build 13 new 6000 ton cruisers between 1939 and 1945 to replace the Tenryū, Kuma, and Nagara-class cruisers. These vessels were intended to be the flagships for six destroyer squadrons and seven submarine squadrons. The new design was finalized in October 1937; however, construction was delayed due to overloading of the Japanese shipyards.

The design for the Agano class was based on technologies developed for the light cruiser Yūbari, resulting in a graceful and uncluttered deck line and single funnel. Unlike most Japanese designs, the Agano class was not overweight, so it exhibited good stability and seaworthiness.

The Agano class had a speed of 35 knots and arange of 6,300 nautical miles.

Ship of Class:

• Agano - Sunk, February 1944
• Noshiro - Sunk in air attack, October 1944
• Yahagi - Sunk in air attack, April, 1945
• Sakawa - Survived the war, sunk in atomic testing, 1946

Note: Sculpts of this class are identical.

Approximate dimensions (LWH): 54.5mm x 5 mm x 7mm

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Agano Light Cruiser

"Another fantastic job!" Charles Saul - Saturday, March 6, 2021