JS Hyuga
DDH-181
2009
(Albatros ALK-450)
- Class: Hyuga -- 2 helicopter destroyers of 2004-2006
- Displacement: 13,950 tons standard / 19,000 tons full load
- Dimensions: 646' x 108' x 23'
- Machinery: COGAG, 4 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000shp = 30 knots
- Armament: 2-20mm Phalanx CIWS (2x1), 16 cell Mk 41 VLS for ESSM
- ASW weapons: VL ASROC; 6-12.75in TT (2x3)
- Helicopters: Up to 11, but normally 3 SH-60K, 1 MCH-101
- Complement: 360
- Builder: IHI Marine United, Yokosuka
- Keel Laid: 11 May 2006
- Launched: 23 Aug 2007
- Commissioned: 18 Mar 2009
- Notes: Hyuga and sister Ise are replacements for the Haruna class
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