Ise-Class Battleship (1944) Hybrid

Ise and Hyūga were converted during the Second World War into hybrid aviation battleships by replacing their after main-gun turrets with aviation facilities. The ships retained substantial forward gun armament but did not become conventional full-deck aircraft carriers. Aircraft availability, training, and operational circumstances limited the intended aviation role. Their 1944 configuration therefore represents a documented but compromised attempt to combine battleship and aircraft functions, distinct from the ships’ earlier conventional battleship form.

Removing the after turrets created an aviation working area and catapults, rather than a full conventional carrier deck. The conversion could launch aircraft but lacked ordinary wheeled-aircraft recovery arrangements, a major limitation of the hybrid concept.

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 1914, 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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