Kii-Class Battleship

Japan’s Kii-class battleships were planned during the early 1920s as part of an ambitious capital-ship expansion. The design sought a powerful combination of heavy guns, protection, and speed, but treaty limitations and changing naval policy stopped the program before ships were built. Kii therefore represents an unrealized battleship class, not a vessel with a Pacific War combat career. The Washington Naval Treaty halted construction ambitions before a completed Kii-class force emerged. The design combined heavy guns, protection, and speed within Japan’s developing battle-fleet plans. The proposed ships belonged to Japan’s ambitious naval-expansion plans before international arms limitation changed the program.

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 the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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