The Furutaka-class cruiser was a class of light cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1920s. Designed for speed and versatility, these ships were equipped with a combination of guns and torpedoes, making them effective in various naval roles. The class included two ships, Furutaka and Aoba, which were launched in 1925 and 1926, respectively. These cruisers played significant roles in early World War II, participating in several key battles. Their design was later modified in subsequent classes, influencing the development of later Japanese cruisers. The Furutaka-class represented a shift towards more modern naval warfare strategies.