However, the initial design promised unrealistic performance figures and lacked distinct destroyer features, such as torpedo launchers. Instead, the decision was made to construct specially designed anti-aircraft destroyers, which would fill the role of carrier escorts.īy July of 1938, a design was awaiting approval by the IJN high command. However, the proposal was dismissed soon afterwards as a number of projected issues arose. Initially, cruiser-class ships were chosen to escort carriers, considered, among other benefits, to have decent anti-air capabilities. The two destroyers proved unsuitable as carrier escorts due to lack of capabilities and range, resulting in the need for more specialized vessels becoming apparent. In the late 1920s, the first Japanese aircraft carrier task force was created, consisting of two carriers and two destroyers.
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