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The Yūgumo-class destroyer (夕雲型駆逐艦) also called Destroyer Type-A by IJN from their plan name. They were similar to the preceding Kagerō-class with the only difference were a slightly different bridge design and the introduction of a new type of turrets for the main guns which were capable of 75-degree elevations giving better AA capabilities.
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The Yūgumo-class destroyer (夕雲型駆逐艦), also called Destroyer Type-A by the IJN, were similar to the preceding Kagerō-class with the only difference being a slightly different bridge design and the introduction of a new type of turret for their main guns which were capable of 75-degree elevation, improving their AA capabilities.
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During the Pacific War the Yūgumo-class served in the IJN's 2nd, 10th, 31st and 32nd Destroyer Divisions.
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During the [[wikipedia:Pacific War|Pacific War]] the Yūgumo-class served in the IJN's 2nd, 10th, 31st and 32nd destroyer divisions.
[[Category:Destroyers]]
[[Category:Destroyers]]