Japanese cruiser Maya
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Maya was one of four Takao-class heavy cruisers, active in World War II with the Imperial Japanese Navy. These were the largest and most modern cruisers in the Japanese fleet, and were intended to for
Maya underway in the 1930s
Launch of Maya, 8 November 1930
Bow view of Maya carrying Mitsubishi F1M floatplanes, 1938
Bridge view of Maya and two of her forward double 20 cm main guns, March 1939
Takao-class cruiser
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The Takao-class cruiser was a class of four heavy cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched between May 1930 and April 1931. All served during World War II.
Japanese cruiser Maya
…Maya (摩耶) was one of four Takao-class heavy cruisers, active in World War II with the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). These were the largest and most modern cruisers in the Japanese fleet…
The cruiser Takao in 1939
United States Navy recognition drawings of Takao and Atago