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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (鞍馬, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Mount Kurama), was the final vessel constructed within its class, which comprised two armoured cruisers. These ships were originally ordered for service during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. Designed to carry armament comparable to battleships and to operate alongside them despite a lower displacement, their construction was overshadowed by the prioritization of the Kawachi-class and the repair/reconstruction of ex-Russian vessels captured at Tsushima. It wasn't until 1911 that both ships were finally commissioned, by which time they were already outdated compared to the emerging battlecruiser class, offering superior speeds and armament. Following their belated commissioning, these cruisers found themselves participating in various ceremonial events. For instance, Kurama attended the Coronation of King George V and accompanied fleet review in 1914. Subsequently, during World War I, she served as an Allied vessel, safeguarding Allied merchant shipping in the South Pacific and supporting landings on German-occupied Caroline and Mariana Islands. In the 1920s, Kurama was assigned to the northern fleet, where she played a role in covering the landings of Japanese troops in Russia during the Siberian Intervention, providing support to White Russian forces. However, the fate of the Kurama-class was sealed by the Washington Naval Treaty, which mandated their scrapping.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (鞍馬, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Mount Kurama), was the final vessel constructed within its class, which comprised two armoured cruisers. These ships were originally ordered for service during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. Designed to carry armament comparable to battleships and to operate alongside them despite a lower displacement, their construction was overshadowed by the prioritization of the Kawachi-class and the repair/reconstruction of ex-Russian vessels captured at Tsushima. It wasn't until 1911 that both ships were finally commissioned, by which time they were already outdated compared to the emerging battlecruiser class, offering superior speeds and armament. Following their belated commissioning, these cruisers found themselves participating in various ceremonial events. Kurama attended the Coronation of King George V and accompanied fleet review in 1914. Subsequently, during World War I, she served as an Allied vessel, safeguarding Allied merchant shipping in the South Pacific and supporting landings on German-occupied Caroline and Mariana Islands. In the 1920s, Kurama was assigned to the northern fleet, where she played a role in covering the landings of Japanese troops in Russia during the Siberian Intervention, providing support to White Russian forces. However, the fate of the Kurama-class was sealed by the Washington Naval Treaty, which mandated their scrapping.
-It was introduced during [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8494-event-tokushu-heiki-assemble-and-test-an-honorable-missile-to-obtain-prizes-en|2023 Tokushu Heiki event]]. As an Armoured Cruiser predating WWI, Kurama offers the firepower and speed akin to battleships, albeit with the armor profile of a heavy cruiser. Due to her age, she primarily contends with Light and Heavy cruisers from the WWI to WWII era. Equipped with an array of formidable guns, Kurama can effectively engage both destroyers and cruisers, with her main batteries possessing the capability to pose a threat even to battleships. This positions her best at the rear of the fleet, where she can provide support to other vessels and engage enemy ships from a distance. Despite her impressive offensive capabilities, Kurama is hindered by her slow speed and relatively weak armor. Additionally, a notable drawback is her lack of anti-aircraft defenses. Reflecting her 1920s configuration, which predates the recognition of the importance of aerial power, Kurama is outfitted with only 76 mm and 47 mm cannons for AA-defense, leaving her vulnerable to aerial attacks.
+It was introduced during [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8494-event-tokushu-heiki-assemble-and-test-an-honorable-missile-to-obtain-prizes-en|2023 Tokushu Heiki event]]. As an Armoured Cruiser predating WWI, Kurama offers the firepower and speed akin to battleships, albeit with the armour profile of a heavy cruiser. Due to her age, she primarily contends with light and heavy cruisers from the WWI to WWII era. Equipped with an array of formidable guns, Kurama can effectively engage both destroyers and cruisers, with her main batteries possessing the capability to pose a threat even to battleships. This positions her best at the rear of the fleet, where she can provide support to other vessels and engage enemy ships from a distance. Despite her impressive offensive capabilities, Kurama is hindered by her slow speed and relatively weak armour. Additionally, a notable drawback is her lack of anti-aircraft defenses. Reflecting her 1920s configuration, which predates the recognition of the importance of aerial power, Kurama is outfitted with only 76 mm and 47 mm cannons for AA-defense, leaving her vulnerable to aerial attacks.
 == General info ==
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 Like many larger ships before and during World War I, internal torpedo tubes were installed on the ship, primarily as supplementary armament for close-range combat against enemy vessels.
-However, these should not be utilized under normal circumstances. They are intended for use only in the event of a dire situation where engagement ranges are extremely close and guns inoperational, a scenario which ideally the captain of a Kurama would seek to avoid. The torpedo tubes are best left empty as they are unlikely to see much use to begin with, or they could be kept in reserve in case the Kurama frequently finds itself under attack by destroyers rushing its position.
+However, these should not be utilized under normal circumstances. They are intended for use only in the event of a dire situation where engagement ranges are extremely close and other guns are inoperative, a scenario which ideally the captain of Kurama would seek to avoid. The torpedo tubes are best left empty as they are unlikely to see much use to begin with, or they could be kept in reserve in case the Kurama frequently finds itself under attack by destroyers rushing its position.
 == Usage in battles ==
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-Utilizing the Kurama effectively requires a nuanced understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. With its formidable 305mm cannons, the Kurama excels at both leading assaults and providing support, depending on the situation at hand.
+Utilizing the Kurama effectively requires a nuanced understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. With its formidable 305 mm cannons, the Kurama excels at both leading assaults and providing support, depending on the situation at hand.
-When facing lighter targets such as destroyers and cruisers, the Kurama's main guns can devastate them with high-explosive (HE) rounds. Meanwhile, its secondaries provide continuous fire, ensuring sustained pressure on the enemy. A strategic approach involves loading HE in the main guns for maximum damage to lightly armored foes, while reserving armor-piercing (AP) rounds for the secondaries to deal with closer-range engagements.
+When facing lighter targets such as destroyers and cruisers, the Kurama's main guns can devastate them with high-explosive (HE) rounds. Meanwhile, its secondaries provide continuous fire, ensuring sustained pressure on the enemy. A strategic approach involves loading HE in the main guns for maximum damage to lightly armoured foes, while reserving armour-piercing (AP) rounds for the secondaries to deal with closer-range engagements.
-However, the Kurama's lackluster armor makes it vulnerable to ships with heavier armaments. To mitigate this risk, maintaining distance from battleships and battlecruisers is crucial. Attempting to rush these formidable adversaries would likely result in swift defeat due to the Kurama's poor armor and mobility. Instead, adopting a sniping approach by utilizing the main guns from a safe distance and bombarding them with secondary armaments proves more effective.
+However, the Kurama's lacklustre armour makes it vulnerable to ships with heavier armaments. To mitigate this risk, maintaining distance from battleships and battlecruisers is crucial. Attempting to rush these formidable adversaries would likely result in swift defeat due to the Kurama's poor armour and mobility. Instead, adopting a sniping approach by utilizing the main guns from a safe distance and bombarding them with secondary armaments proves more effective.
 Furthermore, given the Kurama's deficient anti-aircraft defense, sticking close to teammates is advisable. This allows for mutual support and protection against aerial threats, compensating for the Kurama's vulnerability in this aspect. By understanding and leveraging these tactics, players can maximize the Kurama's potential on the battlefield, ensuring its effectiveness in combat scenarios.
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 * Below average armour
 * Overall poor mobility
-* Secondaries turrets are easily taken out
+* Secondary turrets are easily taken out
 * Slow turret traverse
 * Ineffective AA armament (only good for slow moving targets)
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 === Construction ===
-In 1904, the temporary military budget for the Russo-Japanese War was sanctioned. By January 31, 1905, construction orders were dispatched to Yokosuka. By June 11 of that year, the Imperial Japanese Navy provisionally christened the armored cruiser as "Kurama" (initially slated to be named Ibuki). On August 23, the construction of the armored cruiser Kurama commenced at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. Then, on October 21, 1907, precisely at 3:07 p.m. (from the third slipway), the ship was launched, graced by the presence of Emperor Meiji and Empress Haruko (later Empress Dowager Shōken) at the launch ceremony. Weighing in at 6,380 British tons, Kurama smoothly entered the waters of Yokosuka, marking a successful launch. Simultaneously, the armored cruiser was formally christened as "Kurama" and classified as a first-class cruiser (armoured cruiser). By February 28, 1911, construction was completed. Initially designed to be a fast vessel with firepower rivaling that of the Katori-class battleships, Kurama found itself outdated upon launch due to the emergence of dreadnoughts and battlecruisers. On March 1 of the same year, she was integrated into the Second Fleet.
+In 1904, the temporary military budget for the Russo-Japanese War was sanctioned. By January 31, 1905, construction orders were dispatched to Yokosuka. By June 11 of that year, the Imperial Japanese Navy provisionally christened the armoured cruiser as "Kurama" (initially slated to be named Ibuki). On August 23, the construction of the armoured cruiser Kurama commenced at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. Then, on October 21, 1907, precisely at 3:07 p.m. (from the third slipway), the ship was launched, graced by the presence of Emperor Meiji and Empress Haruko (later Empress Dowager Shōken) at the launch ceremony. Weighing in at 6,380 British tons, Kurama smoothly entered the waters of Yokosuka, marking a successful launch. Simultaneously, the armoured cruiser was formally christened as "Kurama" and classified as a first-class cruiser (armoured cruiser). By February 28, 1911, construction was completed. Initially designed to be a fast vessel with firepower rivaling that of the Katori-class battleships, Kurama found itself outdated upon launch due to the emergence of dreadnoughts and battlecruisers. On March 1 of the same year, she was integrated into the Second Fleet.
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 {{main|18 inch Type 38 No.2 B (450 mm)}}
-''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''
+Like many larger ships before and during World War I, internal torpedo tubes were installed on the ship, primarily as supplementary armament for close-range combat against enemy vessels.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 == History ==
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-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+The Kurama was laid down on 23 august 1905 and was commissioned on 28 february 1911. She was a Ibuki class armored-cruiser which was a class of armored-cruiser meant to fight broadside with other battleships. She saw service in WW1 where she mainly acted as a support ship. She also saw service in the 1920's in the Russian civil war, where she supported the landings of Japanese troops. She was scrapped on 20'th september 1923 as a part of the Washington naval treaty agreement along with her sister ship Ibuki
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 *Secondaries have fast reload speed
-*Torpedo launchers
+*Combined usage of main and secondary armament makes for a deadly combination
 *Often underestimated because of WW1 looks
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 *Secondaries turrets are easily taken out
-*Torpedo's have poor travel distance
+*Slow turret traverse
 *Ineffective AA armament (only good for slow moving targets)

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 *Effective main armament
-*Biggest secondary's armament of any ships (Bigger than some heavy cruisers main armament)
+*Biggest secondary armament of any ships (Bigger than some heavy cruisers main armament)
-*Secondary's have fast reload speed
+*Secondaries have fast reload speed
 *Torpedo launchers

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 === Pros and cons ===
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+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->'''Pros:'''
 Effective main armament
 Biggest secondary's armament of any ships (Bigger than some heavy cruisers main armament)
 Torpedo launchers