Katsuragi and Aso (built by Kure Naval Arsenal) were equipped with two sets of the Kagerō-class destroyer machinery, because Japanese industry power became scarce.
Katsuragi dan Aso (dibangun oleh Arsenal Angkatan Laut Kure) dipasangi dua set mesin dari kapal perusak kelas-Kagerō ,sebab kemampuan produksi Jepang mulai menurun.