Ported to OBJ from the model included wiht the game Silent Hunter 4 - Wolves of the Pacific (SH4). Preview picture posed in XNALara XPS. To download, click on the Download icon.

Shiratsuyu (SHEE-rah-tsoo'-yoo) was essentially a repeat of the preceding Hatsuharu class but modified to be less top-heavy. The first six closely resembled their predecessors (in particular the Ariake sub-class) save for their more compact forward deckhouses and funnels. At the same time armament was increased by giving them quad torpedo banks as opposed to Hatsuharu's triple banks. The design was further modified in mid-production, with the last four sporting visual differences that would be carried over into the succeeding Asashio class The IJN was not entirely satisfied with Shiratsuyu given its Treaty-limited hull size, and they wouldn't get what they wanted until Asashio came along. None survived World War II, as all were lost in combat - six to submarine-fired torpedoes, three in surface engagements, and one to air attack. To find out more about the IJN's Shiratsuyu class, follow the link below:

This is the game stock model, with no changes by me.

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ASIDE - I suggest also using this as a placeholder model for Hatasuharu in your IJN fantasy fleets, since the two were visually similar, and until I can get a proper Hatsuharu model to add to the collection.