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| Builders= *[[Firentsu Naval Arsenal]]
| Builders= *[[Firentsu Naval Arsenal]]
*[[Yakunai Naval Arsenal]]
*[[Yakunai Naval Arsenal]]
| Operators=  
| Operators=
*{{navy|Republic of the Tao}}
*{{navy|Empire of the Tao}}
*{{navy|Empire of the Tao}}
| Class before= [[Taoist battleship Tōnobe|Tōnobe-class]]
| Class before= [[Taoist battleship Tōnobe|Tōnobe class]]
| Class after= [[Yashina-class battleship|Yashina-class]]
| Class after= [[Yashina-class battleship|Yashina class]]
| Subclasses=
| Subclasses=
| Built range= 1917–1920
| Built range= 1917–1920
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| Total ships scrapped= 1
| Total ships scrapped= 1
| Total ships preserved=
| Total ships preserved=
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{{Infobox ship characteristics
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| Header caption= (as built)
| Ship type= {{wp|Dreadnought battleship}}
| Ship displacement= 32,720 tons
| Ship length= {{convert|215.8|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship beam= {{convert|29.02|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship draught=
| Ship draft= {{convert|9.08|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship power= {{convert|80,000|shp|abbr=on}}
| Ship propulsion=
*4 × [[Ein Heavy Industries]] geared {{wp|steam turbine}}s
*21 × [[Ein Heavy Industries]] {{wp|water-tube boiler}}s
| Ship speed= {{convert|26|kn}}
| Ship range= {{convert|5,500|nmi|abbr=on}}
| Ship complement= 1,333 enlisted and officers
| Ship sensors=
| Ship EW=
| Ship armament=
*8 × 410 mm (16.1 in) {{wp|Naval artillery|guns}} (4×2)
*20 × 140 mm (5.5 in) {{wp|Naval artillery|guns}} (20×1)
*4 × 76.2 mm (3 in) {{wp|dual-purpose gun}}s (4×2)
*8 × 533 mm (0.98 in) {{wp|torpedo tube}}s (2x4)
| Ship armour=
| Ship armor=
*305-100 mm on belt
*144 mm on deck
*305-190 mm on main gun turrets
*369 mm on conning tower
| Ship aircraft=
| Ship aircraft facilities=
| Ship notes=
}}
}}
{{Infobox ship characteristics
{{Infobox ship characteristics
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| Hide header=
| Header caption= (1945)
| Header caption= (1945)
| Ship type= {{wp|Battleship}}
| Ship displacement= 39,130 tons
| Ship displacement= 39,130 tons
| Ship length= {{convert|224.94|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship length= {{convert|224.94|m|abbr=on}}
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| Ship draught=
| Ship draught=
| Ship draft= {{convert|9.49|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship draft= {{convert|9.49|m|abbr=on}}
| Ship power= {{convert|82,300|shp|abbr=on}}
| Ship propulsion=  
| Ship propulsion=  
*4 × [[Ein Heavy Industries]] geared {{wp|steam turbine}}s
*4 × [[Ein Heavy Industries]] geared {{wp|steam turbine}}s
*4 × Shafts
*21 × [[Ein Heavy Industries]] {{wp|water-tube boiler}}s
| Ship speed= {{convert|25|kn}}
| Ship speed= {{convert|25|kn}}
| Ship range= {{convert|8,650|nmi|abbr=on}}
| Ship range= {{convert|8,650|nmi|abbr=on}}
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| Ship EW=
| Ship EW=
| Ship armament=  
| Ship armament=  
*8 × 410 mm (16.1 in) guns (4×2)
*8 × 410 mm (16.1 in) {{wp|Naval artillery|guns}} (4×2)
*18 × 140 mm (5.5 in) guns (18×1)
*18 × 140 mm (5.5 in) {{wp|Naval artillery|guns}} (18×1)
*8 × 127 mm (5 in) guns (4×2)
*8 × 127 mm (5 in) {{wp|dual-purpose gun}}s (4×2)
*98 × 25 mm (0.98 in) AA guns
*98 × 25 mm (0.98 in) {{wp|AA gun}}s
| Ship armour=
| Ship armour=
| Ship armor=  
| Ship armor=  
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The '''''Sōsato''-class battleships''' were a class of {{wp|dreadnought|super-dreadnought}} {{wp|battleships}} built for the [[Republic of the Tao Navy]] (RTN) during [[First Great War (Sunalaya)|World War I]]. While two the ships did not enter service until the end of [[First Great War (Sunalaya)|World War I]], they both saw extensive service in [[Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II]].
The '''''Sōsato''-class battleships''' were a class of {{wp|dreadnought|super-dreadnought}} {{wp|battleships}} built for the [[Imperial Taoist Navy]] (ITN) during [[First Great War (Sunalaya)|World War I]]. While two the ships did not enter service until the end of [[First Great War (Sunalaya)|World War I]], they both saw extensive service in [[Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II]].


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==Design==
==Design==
Preliminary designs for several new classes of {{wp|Dreadnought#Super-dreadnoughts|Super-dreadnoughts}} began in 1910. Detailed designs, however, would not be created until tensions had reached a boiling point in 1915. While the [[Tōnobe-class battleship]]s were to solidify Taoist technological superiority over [[Aznazia]] on the seas, after [[Aznazia]] had commissioned the [[Aubry-class battleship]]s and the [[Avia-class battleship]]s; the Sōsato-class was built as a direct counter to the [[Harken-class battleship]]s.
In 1934 both ships underwent a massive rebuild and refit to modernize the very outdated ships. The largest inclusions to the refit were basic {{wp|radar|radar systems}} and much improved {{wp|Ship gun fire-control system|fire control systems}}. The biggest visual difference in the refit was the addition of the {{wp|pagoda mast|pagoda-style superstructures}}, which were added to allow for more space for command rooms, as well as the aforementioned radar and FCS systems. Another major benefit to the {{wp|pagoda mast}}s was the ability to mount many anti-aircraft weapons, which would soon prove useful in the upcoming {{wp|Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II}}.
In 1934 both ships underwent a massive rebuild and refit to modernize the very outdated ships. The largest inclusions to the refit were basic {{wp|radar|radar systems}} and much improved {{wp|Ship gun fire-control system|fire control systems}}. The biggest visual difference in the refit was the addition of the {{wp|pagoda mast|pagoda-style superstructures}}, which were added to allow for more space for command rooms, as well as the aforementioned radar and FCS systems. Another major benefit to the {{wp|pagoda mast}}s was the ability to mount many anti-aircraft weapons, which would soon prove useful in the upcoming {{wp|Second Great War (Sunalaya)|World War II}}.


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===Armament===
===Armament===
The Sōsato-class was the first class of battleships in the [[Republic of the Tao Navy]] to implement 410 mm (16.1 in) naval artillery. The idea was for the ships to outclass the [[Harken-class battleship]]s, being able to use extended range and much larger caliber of guns to sink, or at least do serious damage, to any opposition it would face. Ultimately the war would end before the two classes of ships would have a chance to meet each other in battle.
The Sōsato-class was the first class of battleships in the [[Imperial Taoist Navy]] to implement 410 mm (16.1 in) naval artillery.


===Armor===
===Armor===
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[[Category:Empire of the Tao]]
[[Category:Empire of the Tao]]
[[Category:Republic of the Tao]]
[[Category:Ships of the Republic of the Tao Navy]]
[[Category:Ships of the Imperial Taoist Navy]]
[[Category:Ships of the Imperial Taoist Navy]]
[[Category:Yellow-Class Sunalaya articles]]

Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 February 2020

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Sōsato cycling crew in 1939
Class overview
Builders:
Operators:  Imperial Taoist Navy
Preceded by: Tōnobe class
Succeeded by: Yashina class
Built: 1917–1920
In commission: 1920–1947
Planned: 2
Completed: 2
Lost: 1
Scrapped: 1
General characteristics (as built)
Type: Dreadnought battleship
Displacement: 32,720 tons
Length: 215.8 m (708 ft)
Beam: 29.02 m (95.2 ft)
Draft: 9.08 m (29.8 ft)
Installed power: 80,000 shp (60,000 kW)
Propulsion:
Speed: 26 knots (48 km/h; 30 mph)
Range: 5,500 nmi (10,200 km; 6,300 mi)
Complement: 1,333 enlisted and officers
Armament:
Armor:
  • 305-100 mm on belt
  • 144 mm on deck
  • 305-190 mm on main gun turrets
  • 369 mm on conning tower
General characteristics (1945)
Displacement: 39,130 tons
Length: 224.94 m (738.0 ft)
Beam: 34.6 m (114 ft)
Draft: 9.49 m (31.1 ft)
Installed power: 82,300 shp (61,400 kW)
Propulsion:
Speed: 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range: 8,650 nmi (16,020 km; 9,950 mi)
Complement: 1,734 enlisted and officers
Armament:
Armor:
  • 305-100 mm on belt
  • 152-51 mm on deck
  • 376 mm on main gun turrets
Aircraft carried: Up to 3 floatplanes
Aviation facilities: 1 catapult

The Sōsato-class battleships were a class of super-dreadnought battleships built for the Imperial Taoist Navy (ITN) during World War I. While two the ships did not enter service until the end of World War I, they both saw extensive service in World War II.

Design

In 1934 both ships underwent a massive rebuild and refit to modernize the very outdated ships. The largest inclusions to the refit were basic radar systems and much improved fire control systems. The biggest visual difference in the refit was the addition of the pagoda-style superstructures, which were added to allow for more space for command rooms, as well as the aforementioned radar and FCS systems. Another major benefit to the pagoda masts was the ability to mount many anti-aircraft weapons, which would soon prove useful in the upcoming World War II.

Propulsion

Armament

The Sōsato-class was the first class of battleships in the Imperial Taoist Navy to implement 410 mm (16.1 in) naval artillery.

Armor

Crew facilities

Construction

Ships in the class

Name Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned Fate Notes
Sōsato Firentsu Naval Arsenal 12 April 1917 26 February 1919 29 July 1920 TBD
Rangata Yakunai Naval Arsenal 6 December 1917 5 January 1920 21 June 1921 Sunk at TBD
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