Akatsuki, built at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal was the first of the “Type III” improved series of Fubuki destroyers, incorporating a modified gun turret which could elevate her main battery of Type 3 127 mm 50 caliber naval guns to 75° as opposed to the original 40°, thus permitting the guns to be used as dual purpose guns against aircraft.
Akatsuki, constructed at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal was the first of the “Type III” enhanced series of Fubuki destroyers, featuring an upgraded gun turret that could raise its main battery of Type 3 127 mm 50 caliber naval guns to 75° from the original 40° elevation. This modification allowed the guns to serve as dual-purpose weapons against aircraft.