The formidable aircraft carrier Akagi serves as one of the Sakura Empire's most devastating naval assets in Azur Lane. Renowned for her exceptional damage potential and specialized fighter group mechanics, this flagship carrier forms deadly aerial strike teams, particularly when paired with her sister ship Kaga. Our comprehensive guide explores Akagi's combat capabilities, optimal equipment selections, fleet synergies, and battle strategies.
Akagi's Combat Profile
As a premier fleet carrier within the Sakura Empire's naval forces, Akagi boasts an impressive statistical profile:
- Faction: Sakura Empire
- Rarity: Super Rare (6-star)
- Acquisition: World 3-4 or special event construction
- Combat Role: Airstrike Specialist / Heavy Damage Dealer
Performance Metrics
- Aviation: Exceptional
- Health Pool: Robust
- Reload Speed: Moderate
- Anti-Air Defense: Standard
- Maneuverability: Limited
- Combat Speed: Moderate
Recommended Aircraft Loadout
Fighter Squadron (Slot 1)
- F6F Hellcat - Balanced air superiority fighter
- F4U Corsair (VF-17) - High-impact PvE specialist
- Hawker Sea Fury - Rapid-deployment strike fighter
Dive Bomber Wing (Slot 2)
- SB2C Helldiver - Armor-piercing heavy bomber
- Suisei (601 AG) - Precision strike specialist
- AD-1 Skyraider - Area suppression bomber
Torpedo Bomber Group (Slot 3)
- Barracuda (831 AG) - Heavy torpedo payload
- Tenzan (601 AG) - Sakura Empire synergy option
- Ryusei - Rapid-strike torpedo squadron
Support Equipment
- Steam Catapult - Aviation performance enhancer
- Air Radar - Anti-aircraft defense system
- Golden Aviation Oil - Combat sustainability module
- Angel's Feather - Hybrid stat booster
Strategic Fleet Compositions
Optimal Sakura Empire Formations
- Kaga (CV): First Carrier Division partner for +15% Aviation
- Nagato (BB): Fleetwide Aviation/Firepower amplifier
- Shinano (UR CV): Airstrike acceleration specialist
- Chitose/Chiyoda (CVL): Support carrier complement
Cross-Faction Alternatives
- Essex (Eagle Union CV) - Mixed fleet aviation core
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