Shōkaku
Tier VIII · Aircraft Carrier · Japan
Rating C+ (Lower-mid within its tier and class · overall score 34) · Torpedo-bomber carrier
Torpedo-bomber carrier, suited to air superiority. It is weak against destroyers. Bomber strikes are weak; lean on torpedo bombers. It is easily spotted; stay behind your team.
Key stats
- HP: 29,736
- Top speed: 33.22 kn
- Surface detectability: 10.8 km
- Main battery: 127 mm 8X2 · reload 6 s · range 7.86 km
The Hiryū-class heavy aircraft carrier whose design stemmed from the experience gained in building ships of the same type. Compared to her predecessor, Shōkaku came with reinforced anti-aircraft armament, a larger air group and somewhat improved armor. During the course of World War II, the ship's AA capabilities were significantly enhanced.