Design
The design of Akitsushima was based closely on that of the last vessel to be constructed in the Matsushima-class, namely the Hashidate, retaining the same hull construction and machinery, with the primary difference being in the type and layout of her armament. The armaments of Akitsushima were initially based on the cruiser Chiyoda, but the Japanese navy felt that this was too light, and demanded the inclusion of an additional four rapid firing QF 6 inch /40 naval guns, twin mounted fore and aft. The rapid rate of fire of these guns gave Akitsushima a large advantage over the more heavily armed Matsushima-class, whose slow rate of fire had led cadets to say during training exercises that “ by the time one shot is fired, the day is over”.
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