The Akizuki-class ships were originally designed as anti-aircraft escorts for carrier battle groups, but were modified with torpedo tubes and depth charges to meet the need for more general-purpose destroyers. The ships measured overall, with beams of and drafts of .Sturton, p. 195 They displaced at standard load and at deep load.Todaka, p. 213 Their crews numbered 300 officers and enlisted men.Whitley, p. 204
