Abukuma (Nagara class of light cruisers) was 532 feet in length, with a beam of 46.5 feet, and draft of 15.75 feet, and was capable of 36 knots. Propulsion was by 12 Kampon boilers driving four sets of Giphon geared turbine engines. The ship was armored with a 60 mm side belt, and 30 mm  armored deck.

Abukuma’s final main battery was five 14 cm/50 3rd Year Type naval guns, mounted in five single turrets. Her secondary armament included two 12.7 cm/40 Type 89 naval guns, and 8 torpedoes in two quad launchers. Abukuma was also equipped with an aircraft catapult and one floatplane.

Floatplane is not included in this kit.