Aircraft Carrier
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WoWS World of Warships Japan Aircraft Carrier · Tier VIII
- Secondaries
- 127 mm HE Type2
- Secondaries
- 127 mm HE Type2
- Range 4.5 km
Specifications
Survivability
Secondary Battery
AA Defense
Maneuverability
Concealment
Aircraft
Armor Model
Overview
The Shōkaku-class aircraft carriers were an improved version of the Hiryū-class ships. They had enhanced armor and AA armament, as well as a larger air group. At the time of their construction, these ships were considered the most powerful in the world. Two ships were built in the period between 1937 and 1941. Shōkaku participated in the Pearl Harbor attack, Battle of Rabaul, and Indian Ocean raids, as well as in the Battles of the Coral Sea, Eastern Solomon Islands, and Santa Cruz Islands. During the Battle in the Philippine Sea, the aircraft carrier was torpedoed by USS Cavalla and sank.
History
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Modules
Shōkaku (B)
Hull
Shōkaku (A)
Hull
Propulsion: 152,000 hp
Engine
A6M5 Zero
Fighter
N1K2-J Shiden-Kai
Fighter
B7A Ryūsei
Torpedo Bomber
B6N Tenzan
Torpedo Bomber
D4Y3 Suisei
Dive Bomber
B7A Ryūsei
Dive Bomber
Upgrades
Slot 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Air Groups Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Slot 2
Damage Control System Modification 1
Slot 3
Secondary Battery Modification 1
Slot 4
Damage Control System Modification 2
Slot 5
Concealment System Modification 1
Flight Control Modification 1
Consumables
About Shōkaku
Shōkaku is a Tier VIII Japan Aircraft Carrier (Tech tree ship) in World of Warships (WoWS). This page provides full Shōkaku stats including 3D armor model, main battery dispersion and AP penetration curves, available modules and upgrades, and recommended captain skills and builds for WoWS players.
The Shōkaku-class aircraft carriers were an improved version of the Hiryū-class ships. They had enhanced armor and AA armament, as well as a larger air group. At the time of their construction, these ships were considered the most powerful in the world. Two ships were built in the period between 1937 and 1941. Shōkaku participated in the Pearl Harbor attack, Battle of Rabaul, and Indian Ocean raids, as well as in the Battles of the Coral Sea, Eastern Solomon Islands, and Santa Cruz Islands. During the Battle in the Philippine Sea, the aircraft carrier was torpedoed by USS Cavalla and sank.