A type of Japanese cruiser class during World War II. They were modified from the Myoko Class and has an almost battleship-like, large bridge structure. Four Takao class of Japanese heavy cruisers launched between May 1930 and April 1931 named Takao, Maya, Atago and Chokai. Their main gun armament are 10 x 8" guns and also armed with torpedo battery of 16 x 24". Atago was sunk on 23rd October 1944 by sub USS Darter, Maya was sunk on 23rd October 1944 by sub USS Dace and Chokai was sunk on 25th October 1944 by combined attack of aircraft and destroyers. They saw much combat in the Pacific War between 1941 and 1945.
