JAPAN

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Ship names are prefaced by J.D.S. (Japanese Defense Ship)

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HYUGA CLASS DESTROYERS

DDH Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
181 Hyuga *** 23 Aug 2007 2009*    
182 *** *** * *    
183 *** *** * *    
184 *** *** * *    
   

 

    
LENGTH ***
BEAM ***
DISPLACEMENT ***
ARMAMENT ***
MACHINERY ***
SPEED ***
RANGE ***
COMPLEMENT ***
AIRCRAFT ***
COMMENTS  

 

SHIRANE CLASS DESTROYERS

DDH Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
143 Shirane IHI, Tokyo 18-Sep-1978 17-Mar-1980    
144 Kurama IHI, Tokyo 20-Sep-1979 27-Mar-1981    
   


Shirane
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection

    
LENGTH 158.80m
BEAM 17.50m
DISPLACEMENT 5200 tons / 6800 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2/127mm 54-cal. US Mk 42 Mod 7 DP
1/Mk 29 SAM launcher
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW TT
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 70000shp
SPEED 32 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 360
AIRCRAFT 3/SH-60J ASW helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

HARUNA CLASS DESTROYERS

DDH Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
141 Haruna Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 1-Feb-1972 22-Mar-1973    
142 Hiei IHI, Tokyo 13-Aug-1973 27-Dec-1974    
         
LENGTH 153.00m
BEAM 17.50m
DISPLACEMENT 4950 tons / 6550 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2/127mm 54-cal. US Mk 42 Mod 7 DP
1/Mk 29 SAM launcher
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW TT
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 70000shp
SPEED 31 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 340
AIRCRAFT 3/SH-60J ASW helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

ATAGO CLASS DESTROYERS

DDG Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
177 Atago Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 24 Aug 2005 15 Mar 2007    
178 Ashigara Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 30 Aug 2006 Mar 2008*    


JDS Atago - drawing by MConrads
         
LENGTH ***
BEAM ***
DISPLACEMENT 7700 tons
ARMAMENT Mk 41 VLS system (96 cells)
8 / SSM-1B SSM
1 / 127mm 54-cal. OTO-Melara DP
2 / 20mm Mk 15 Mod. 12 Phalanx CIWS
6 / 324mm Mk 68 ASW TT (III x 2)
MACHINERY 4 IHI-GE LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP Props
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT ***
AIRCRAFT 2 / SH-60J helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

KONGO CLASS DESTROYERS

DDG Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
173 Kongo Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 26-Sep-1991 25-Mar-1993    
174 Kirishima Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 19-Aug-1993 16-Mar-1995    
175 Myoko Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 5-Oct-1994 14-Mar-1996    
176 Chokai IHI, Tokyo 27-Aug-1996 20-Mar-1998    


JDS Kongo - drawing by MConrads
         
LENGTH 161.00m
BEAM 21.00m
DISPLACEMENT 7250 tons / 9485 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
1/Mk 41 VLS system
1/127mm 54-cal. OTO Melara DP
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
2/12.7mm machine guns
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 4 LM-2500 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 100000 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE 4500 / 20
COMPLEMENT 310
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

HATAKAZE CLASS DESTROYERS

DDG Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
171 Hatakaze Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 9-Nov-1984 27-Mar-1986    
172 Shimakaze Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 30-Jan-1987 23-Mar-1988    
   
Shimakaze
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection		    
LENGTH 150.00m
BEAM 16.40m
DISPLACEMENT 4650 tons / 5600 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
1/Mk 13 Mod 4 missile launcher
2/127mm 54-cal. Mk 42 Mod 7 DP
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
2/12.7mm machine guns
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 cruise gas turbines & 2 boost gas turbines; 2 CP props; 74100 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 260
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

TACHIKAZE CLASS DESTROYERS

DDG Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
168 Tachikaze Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 12-Dec-1974 26-Mar-1976  15 Jan 2007  
169 Asakaze Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 15-Oct-1977 27-Mar-1979    
170 Sawakaze Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 4-Jun-1981 30-Mar-1983    
         
LENGTH 143.0m
BEAM 14.3m
DISPLACEMENT 3850 tons / 4800 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1/Mk 13 Mod 4 missile launcher
2/127mm 54-cal. Mk 42 Mod 7 DP (DDG 168 1/127mm 54-cal. Mk 42 Mod 7 DP)
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
2/12.7mm machine guns
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 70000 shp
SPEED 32 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 250
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

TAKANAMI CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
110 Takanami Sumitomo, Yokosuka 26-Jul-2001 12-Mar-2003    
111 Onami Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 20-Sep-2001 13-Mar-2003    
112 Makinami Marine United, Yokosuka Aug-2003 18-Mar-2004    
113 Sazanami Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 29-Aug-2003 16-Feb-2005    
114 Suzunami Marine United, Yokosuka 26 Aug 2004 16 Feb 2006  
         
LENGTH 151.0m
BEAM 17.4m
DISPLACEMENT 4650 tons / 5350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/SSM-1B SSM
1/Mk 41 VLS system
1/127mm 54-cal. OTO Melara DP 
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
6/324mm HOS-302 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY COGAG; 2 CP props; 60000 shp
SPEED 32 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 170
AIRCRAFT 1/SH-60J helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

mURASAME CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
101 Murasame IHI, Tokyo 23-Aug-1994 12-Mar-1996    
102 Harusame Mitsui, Tamano 16-Oct-1995 24-Mar-1997    
103 Yudachi Sumitomo, Uraga 19-Aug-1997 4-Mar-1999    
104 Kirisame Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 21-Aug-1997 18-Mar-1999    
105 Inazuma Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 9-Sep-1998 15-Mar-2000    
106 Sadimare IHI, Tokyo 24-Sep-1998 21-Mar-2000    
107 Ikazuchi Hitachi, Maizuru 24-Jun-1999 14-Mar-2001    
108 Akebono IHI, Tokyo 25-Sep-2000 19-Mar-2002    
109 Ariake Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 16-Oct-2000 6-Mar-2002    
   


Murasame
Photo: Stephen Borg

    
LENGTH 151.00m
BEAM 17.4m
DISPLACEMENT 4400 tons / 5100 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/SSM-1B SSM
1/Mk 48 VLS system
1/Mk 41 VLS system
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP 
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
6/324mm HOS-302 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY COGAG; 2 CP props; 60000 shp
SPEED 33 knots
RANGE 4500 / 18
COMPLEMENT 170
AIRCRAFT 1/SH-60J helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

ASAGIRI CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
151 Asagiri IHI, Tokyo 19-Sep-1986 17-Mar-1988   16 Feb 2005: Re-designated Training Ship TV-3516 
152 Yamagiri Mitsui, Tamano 8-Oct-1987 25-Jan-1989   18 Mar 2004: Re-designated Training Ship TV-3515
153 Yuugiri Sumitomo, Uraga 21-Sep-1987 28-Feb-1989    
154 Amagiri IHI, Tokyo 9-Sep-1987 17-Mar-1989    
155 Hamagiri Hitachi, Maizuru 4-Jun-1988 31-Jan-1990    
156 Setogiri Sumitomo, Uraga 12-Sep-1988 14-Feb-1990    
157 Sawagiri Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 25-Nov-1988 6-Mar-1990    
158 Umigiri IHI, Tokyo 9-Nov-1989 12-Mar-1991    

Yuugiri
Photo: Stephen Borg
Yuugiri
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection

 


Sawagiri
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection
LENGTH 136.50m
BEAM 14.60m
DISPLACEMENT 3500 tons / 4300 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
1/Mk 29 missile launcher
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP 
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY COGAG 4 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 53900 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 220
AIRCRAFT 1/SH-60J helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

HATSUYUKI CLASS DESTROYERS

DD Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
122 Hatsuyuki Sumitomo, Uraga 7-Nov-1980 23-Mar-1982    
123 Shirayuki Hitachi, Maizuru 4-Aug-1981 8-Feb-1983    
124 Mineyuki Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 17-Oct-1982 26-Jan-1984    
125 Sawayuki IHI, Tokyo 21-Jun-1982 15-Feb-1984    
126 Hamayuki Mitsui, Tamano 27-May-1982 18-Nov-1983    
127 Isoyuki IHI, Tokyo 19-Sep-1993 23-Jan-1985    
128 Haruyuki Sumitomo, Uraga 6-Sep-1983 14-Mar-1985    
129 Yamayuki Hitachi, Maizuru 10-Jul-1984 3-Dec-1985    
130 Matsuyuki IHI, Tokyo 25-Oct-1984 19-Mar-1986    
131 Setoyuki Mitsui, Tamano 3-Jul-1985 31-Jan-1987    
132 Asayuki Sumitomo, Uraga 16-Oct-1985 20-Feb-1987    
133 Shimayuki Mitsubishi, Nagasaki 29-Jan-1986 31-Mar-1987   18-Mar-1999: Reclassified Training Ship 
(TV 3513)

Shirayuki
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Sawayuki		   setoyuki (jpn).jpg (21069 bytes)
Setoyuki
LENGTH 131.70m
BEAM 13.70m
DISPLACEMENT 2950-3050 tons / 3700 -3800 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 8/Harpoon SSM
1/Mk 29 missile launcher
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP 
2/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY COGOG 4 gas turbines; 2 CP props; 50000 shp
SPEED 30 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 172
AIRCRAFT 1/SH-60J helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

ABUKUMA CLASS FRIGATES

DE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
229 Abukuma Mitsui, Tamano 21-Dec-1988 12-Dec-1989    
230 Jintsu Hitachi, Kanegawa 31-Jan-1989 2-Feb-1990    
231 Oyodo Mitsui, Tamano 19-Dec-1989 23-Jan-1991    
232 Sendai Sumitomo, Uraga 26-Jan-1990 15-Mar-1991    
233 Chikuma Hitachi, Maizuru 22-Jan-1992 24-Feb-1993    
234 Tone Sumitomo, Uraga 6-Dec-1991 8-Feb-1993    
         
LENGTH 109.00m
BEAM 13.40m
DISPLACEMENT 2050 tons / 2550 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/Harpoon SSM
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP 
1/20mm Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS
1/Mk 112 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG 2 gas turbines, 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 27000 shp
SPEED 27 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 115
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

YUBARI CLASS FRIGATES

DE Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
227 Yubari Sumitomo, Uraga 22-Feb-1982 18-Mar-1983    
228 Yubetsu Hitachi, Maizuru 25-Jan-1983 14-Feb-1984    
         
LENGTH 91.0m
BEAM 10.8m
DISPLACEMENT 1470 tons / 1760 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 6 or 8/Harpoon SSM
1/76mm 62-cal. OTO Melara DP 
1/375mm Type 71 ASW RL
6/324mm Type 68 ASW torpedo tubes
MACHINERY CODOG 1 gas turbine, 1 diesel; 2 CP props; 28400 shp
SPEED 25 knots
RANGE  
COMPLEMENT 98
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

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