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| Soryu | Hiryu |
Actually, these two vessels were as different as two 'sister ships' can be. Hiryu was almost 4 feet greater of beam, 2,000 tons heavier, and had her island placed on the left side and farther aft on her flight deck. Both were sunk at Midway.
| Soryu | |
|---|---|
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Displacement | 18,880 tons |
| Dimensions | 746'5" x 69'11" x 25'0" |
| Speed | 34 knots |
| Armament |
12 x 5"/40 28 x 25mm/60 71 aircraft |
| Crew | 1100 |
| Hiryu | |
|---|---|
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Displacement | 20,250 tons |
| Dimensions | 745'11" x 73'3" x 25'9" |
| Speed | 34 knots |
| Armament |
12 x 5"/40 31 x 25mm/60 73 aircraft |
| Crew | 1100 |
