Talk:Yamamoto Imperial Navy/@comment-25373667-20150609022808

12-12-6 Fleet Program

Kobayashi begins writing a detailed report to shogun Tetsuo Shoji, detailing ambitions plans for a 12-12-6 fleet program and requesting funding for the project, similar to the 8-8 fleet program of the IJN during WWI. The plan calls for the construction of 12 modern battleships, four of which have been constructed, 12 modern battlecruisers, four of which are under construction, and six modern fleet carriers. Combined in the report are also plans for 24 escorting cruisers, and two new destroyer classes. The possibility also exists for construction of lighter carriers and frigates to accompany the fleet.