Japanese destroyer Momo (1944)

Momo (桃, "Peach") was one of 18 Matsu-class escort destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

Momo underway, 3 June 1944
History
Empire of Japan
NameMomo
NamesakePeach
BuilderMaizuru Naval Arsenal
Laid down5 November 1943
Launched25 March 1944
Completed10 June 1944
FateSunk by USS Hawkbill, 15 December 1944
General characteristics (as built)
Class and typeMatsu-class escort destroyer
Displacement1,282 t (1,262 long tons) (standard)
Length100 m (328 ft 1 in) (o/a)
Beam9.35 m (30 ft 8 in)
Draft3.3 m (10 ft 10 in)
Installed power2 × water-tube boilers; 19,000 shp (14,000 kW)
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 × geared steam turbines
Speed27.8 knots (51.5 km/h; 32.0 mph)
Range4,680 nmi (8,670 km; 5,390 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Complement210
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament

Bibliography
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