The Japanese Navy's fastest destroyer was Shimakaze.
But...Shipwise, a certain torpedo boat was recorded as Japan's fastest.It was a ship purchased from Italy for research purposes: the MAS 451. In Japan, the MAS's speed was recorded at 48.5 knots (Approx 89.8 km/hr). It set the record for Japan's fastest* for that time period.Most likely, the Japanese Navy's truly fastest ship was ITALIAN.*The suicide motorboat, Shin'yo model 6's rocket propulsion was recorded to achieve 50 knots (Approx 92.6km/hr), but was not put into use. Although the MAS's end is unclear, it was remodeled as Hayabusa No.1 after its research was complete. After remodeling, it was sent into combat.Italy is the best.Fast!! I can't catch up!I am...
I am slower!?How 'bout that?!
The Japanese Navy's fastest destroyer was Shimakaze.
But...
Shipwise, a certain torpedo boat was recorded as Japan's fastest.
It was a ship purchased from Italy for research purposes: the MAS 451. In Japan, the MAS's speed was recorded at 48.5 knots (Approx 89.8 km/hr). It set the record for Japan's fastest* for that time period.
Most likely, the Japanese Navy's truly fastest ship was ITALIAN.
*The suicide motorboat, Shin'yo model 6's rocket propulsion was recorded to achieve 50 knots (Approx 92.6km/hr), but was not put into use. Although the MAS's end is unclear, it was remodeled as Hayabusa No.1 after its research was complete. After remodeling, it was sent into combat.
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