Hiryu Aircraft Carrier

Hiryu was a Japanese fleet aircraft carrier whose offset island arrangement distinguished it from many other carriers. It participated in the opening Pacific offensives, including Pearl Harbor, before fighting at Midway in June 1942. Aircraft from Hiryu struck Yorktown, but American counterattacks fatally damaged the Japanese ship. Its short wartime career became part of the decisive carrier losses that weakened Japan’s trained naval aviation force and altered the course of the Pacific naval war. Its island was positioned on the port side, an unusual feature shared with only a small part of Japan’s carrier force. Hiryū participated in the early Pacific offensives before the decisive carrier battle at Midway. Its final air attacks could still inflict damage, but the loss of trained personnel and the ship was irrecoverable.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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