Junyo Aircraft Carrier

Jun’yō was a Japanese aircraft carrier converted from a passenger-liner project during the Second World War. The conversion provided aviation capacity more quickly than building an entirely new fleet carrier, but the merchant origins imposed compromises in speed and arrangement. She served in several Pacific operations and survived the war in damaged condition. Jun’yō and Hiyō are closely associated, but they did not share the same final fate. Their history belongs to Japan’s effort to enlarge carrier strength through conversions as well as purpose-built construction. A converted liner still required hangars, arresting equipment, aviation fuel arrangements, and trained deck crews. Conversion therefore involved far more than placing a flight deck over an existing passenger hull.

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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