IJN Hiryu

The IJN Hiryu is a Tier 7 Japanese carrier in Naval 1945.

Description
A modified design of the Soryu, Hiryu was among the best of Japans carriers. As a member of the famous Kido Butai, Hiryu participated on the attack of Pearl Harbor and Midway. After the destruction of her 3 friendly carriers at Midway, Hiryu lead a counter-attack against the American carriers, crippling the carrier Yorktown. She was later crippled by aircraft from Hornet and Enterprise and scuttled the following morning.

Performance
Hiryu's carries 2 squadron per type, which includes the:


 * 2x Fighters (Mitsubishi A6M Zero)
 * Least best performing in high tier,
 * Best used as a bait, or as a ASW killing machine.


 * 2x Dive Bombers (Yokosuka D4Y Suisei)
 * Deals considerable damage,
 * Faster than its successor's,
 * Lower health pool.


 * 2x Torpedo Bomber (Nakajima B6N)
 * Deals severe damage,
 * Lower health pool.
 * Slower than most Japanese aircraft.

Overall, Hiryu is a good example of a typical Japanese aircraft carrier, and a good ship as an introduction to aircraft carrier gameplay in high tier.

Recommended Perks

 * Experienced Pilots
 * Increased Reserve Aircraft
 * Improved Fuzes