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==Sen Toku I-400 class== | ==Sen Toku I-400 class== | ||
< | {{BSM unit|image=[[Image:BSP_I400.PNG|250px]]|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 25mm 60 caliber AA gun x3, 25mm 50 caliber AA gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 5.5 in gun x1<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x8 (64 torpedoes)<br />|speed=33 knots|class=SS|strong=Cargo ships, cruisers, battleships|weak=Destroyers, PT boats, aircraft, submarines}} | ||
Possibly the best Japanese submarine featured, the I-400 was the largest sub built during WWII, and this shows in its manoevrability. Turning requires thinking ahead, as the I-400 is sluggish to respond and turns at a slower rate than most other submarines, however it is fairly quick in a straight line, capable of 33 knots when surfaced, and 28 when submerged. Another plus to the I-400 is its hangar, capable of carrying three M6A Seiran recon planes equipped with a single bomb each. This addition maximises the I-400s strike potential, and means it has some protection from destroyers or aerial threats, however it is unwise to rely on this solely. | |||
Its carrying capacity of 64 torpedoes is huge in comparison to the Type B, meaning you can strike many more ships and can afford to spread numerous torpedoes to guarantee hits. As with the Type B, however, the I-400 has no rear facing torpedo tubes, meaning this blind spot can be capitalised upon by enemy destroyers equipped with depth charges. On the surface, the I-400 has a much more impression arsenal, sporting three 25mm AA guns and a single 5 inch gun. Whilst these mean the I-400 actually has anti-air potential, it is still highly advised you have air support of some kind. In addition, the sub features a single 5.5 inch gun which can easily take care of light ships if necessary. The I-400 also has exceptional endurance at the lowest depth level - its hull takes a long time to deteriorate to danger levels, allowing you to use this depth level much more if you see fit. | |||
'''Official Description:''' ''The I-400 Class submarines, also called 'Sen Toku' were the largest submarines ever built in World War II, and also the largest submarines built before the huge nuclear ballistics submarines of the cold war. Capable of going around the world one and a half times. The boat has eight torpedo tubes mounted forward, a large deck gun and a number of 25mm guns for anti-air defense. The I-400 also carries three M6A Serian airplanes in a large, cylindrical hangar built in the boat. The Seirans can carry a torpedo or bombs up to 800kg and have a great speed and long range, extending the offensive capabilities of the I-400.'' | |||
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==Kaiten Carrier== | ==Kaiten Carrier== | ||
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