HOSHO 
- TYPE: Aircraft Carrier
- LENGTH: 813.64 ft (248 m)
- BEAM: 107 ft (32.6 m)
- DRAUGHT: 31.17 ft (9.5 m)
- DISPLACEMENT
(NORMAL): 7,470 t
(7,590 tnes) - DISPLACEMENT (FULL
(LOAD): 9,630 t
(9,785 tnes) - MACHINERY: Steam Turbines
- ARMOR (BELT): none
- ARMOR (DECK): none
- ARMOR (TURRETS): n/a
- GUNS: 4x140mm
- AA GUNS: 8x25mm
- AIRCRAFT: 21
- CREW: 550
- LAUNCHED: November 1921
- SPEED: 25 knots