Slow speed (6 knots.)

Differs by source, so think of this as an approximation.

Half speed (9 knots)

Standard speed. (12 knots ≈ 22km/hr) Base cruising speed.

Power speed (?) Sources vary plus minus 2-3 knots

First Combat Speed During battles, etc.

Second Battle Speed When facing many enemies.

Third battle speed Depending on the ship, there are fourth and fifth battle speed.

Max speed

Full Don't care if I break! All that I have!

A terrible step diagram for Shimakaze's speed designations.

I want to run...

Still slow.

slo~w...

Normal?

Shimakaze sortieing.

Nobody can catch up to me.

Ou!

OOOuuuuuu!

Faaaaaast!