World Navies Today: Japan


Revised 23 March 2002
Version 1.17
Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
Compiled with assistance from: Kei Hirao
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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare
vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious
ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement.  Non-self-propelled
craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included. 

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets].  Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed.  All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.

Major Surface Combatants Minor Surface Combatants Submarines Amphibious Ships Patrol Craft Mine Countermeasures Vessels Fleet Support and Combat-Capable Auxiliaries Training and Target Service Vessels Other Auxiliaries

Major Surface Combatants

Note: A class of four 13,500-ton helicopter-carrying destroyers is planned to replace the existing DDHs. Two additional Aegis destroyers are also planned, to have hangars for two helicopters.

Kongo class large destroyers

Displacement: 9,485 tons full load Dimensions: 528 x 68 x 20.4 feet Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 102,160 shp, 30 knots Crew: 300 Aviation: Aft platform only Radar: 4 SPY-1D multifunction Sonar: OQS-102 bow (SQS-53), OQR TACTASS towed (SQR-19) Fire Control: Aegis AAW system, 3 missile fire control radars EW: NOLQ-1&2 intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 4 SRBOC, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 1 61 cell VLS, 1 29 cell VLS (90 SM-2MR & VLASROC), 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 5/54 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Japanese variant on the US Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) design. Two more AEGIS ships may be ordered in 2001-2005. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DD 173 Kongo 1993 Sasebo 62ndDesDiv DD 174 Kirishima 1995 Yokosuka 61stDesDiv DD 175 Myoko 1996 Maizuru 63rdDesDiv DD 176 Chokai 1998 Yokosuka 64thDesDiv

Shirane class ASW destroyers

Displacement: 6,800 tons full load Dimensions: 521 x 57.5 x 17.5 feet Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp, 32 knots Crew: 370 Aviation: Large aft flight deck and hangar; 3 SH-60J helicopters Radar: OPS-12 3-D air search Sonar: OQS-101 bow, SQS-35 VDS, UQR-18A towed Fire Control: WM-25 Sea Sparrow control EW: NOLQ-1, OLR-9B intercept Armament: 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow launcher (24 missiles; manual reload), 1 ASROC (16 rockets total), 2 5/54 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Large destroyers with extensive helicopter facilities aft. Act as flagships for escort flotillas. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DDH 143 Shirane 1980 Yokosuka 1stEscFlotFlag DDH 144 Kurama 1981 Sasebo 2ndEscFlotFlag

Haruna class ASW destroyers

Displacement: 6,550 tons full load Dimensions: 502 x 57 x 17 feet Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp, 32 knots Crew: 340 Aviation: Large aft helicopter deck and hangar; 3 SH-60J helicopters Radar: OPS-11C 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 bow Fire Control: FCS-2 Sea Sparrow control EW: NOLQ-1-3 intercept/jammer, 4 SRBOC Armament: 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow launcher, 1 ASROC, 2 5/54 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes ASW destroyers with extensive aviation facilities aft. Act as flotilla flagships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DDH 141 Haruna 1973 Sasebo 3rdEscFlotFlag DDH 142 Hiei 1974 Kure 4thEscFlotFlag

Hatakaze class air defense destroyers

Displacement: 5,600 tons full load Dimensions: 492 x 54 x 15.5 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 SM1A cruise gas turbines, 2 TM3D boost boost gas turbines, 72,000 shp, 30 knots Crew: 260 Aviation: helicopter landing platform aft Radar: SPS-52C 3-D air search, OPS-11C 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-4 bow Fire Control: 2 SPG-51C missile control EW: NOLQ-1-3 intercept/jammer, OLR-9B intercept, SRBOC, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 SM-1MR), 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 ASROC, 2 5/54 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes These ships provide air defense for the escort flotillas. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DD 171 Hatakaze 1986 Yokosuka 61stDesDiv DD 172 Shimakaze 1988 Maizuru 63rdDesDiv

Tachikaze class air defense destroyers

Displacement: 4,800 tons full load Dimensions: 469 x 50 x 15 feet Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp, 32 knots Crew: 277 Radar: SPS-52B 3-D air search, OPS-11B 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 bow Fire Control: 2 SPG-51C missile control EW: NOLQ-1 intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 4 SRBOC Armament: 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 SM-1MR/Harpoon), 1 ASROC (16 rockets total), 2 5/54 DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes These ships provide air defense for the escort flotillas. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DDG 168 Tachikaze 1976 Yokosuka 64thDesDiv DDG 169 Asakaze 1979 Yokosuka 64stDesDiv DDG 170 Sawakaze 1983 Sasebo 62ndDesDiv

Takanami class destroyers

Displacement: 5,300 tons full load Dimensions: 151 x 17.4 x 5.3 meters Propulsion: 2 SM1C cruise gas turbines (27,000 shp) plus 2 LM2500 boost gas turbines (33,000 shp), 60,000 shp max, 30 knots Crew: 170 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60J Radar: OPS-24 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-5 bow, OQR-2 TASS towed Fire Control: 2 FCS-3 missile control EW: NOLQ-3 intercept/jammer, SRBOC RL, SLQ-25 Nixie towed Armament: 32 cell VLS (SM-2 and VLASROC), 1 5"/54cal DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes New class of 8 ships; first requested in 1998. Modified Murasame class design. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes [D110 Takanami 2003? fitting out] [D111 ? 2003? fitting out]

Murasame class large frigates

Displacement: 5,100 tons full load Dimensions: 495.5 x 56 x 17 feet Propulsion: 2 SM1C cruise gas turbines (27,000 shp) plus 2 LM2500 boost gas turbines (33,000 shp), 60,000 shp max, 30 knots Crew: 170 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60J Radar: OPS-24 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-4A bow, OQR-1 TASS towed Fire Control: 2 FCS-3 missile control EW: NOLQ-3 intercept/jammer, SRBOC RL, SLQ-25 Nixie towed Armament: 1 16 cell VLS (VL ASROC), 1 16 cell VLS (Sea Sparrow), 1 76 mm OT DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Enlarged Asagiri design; a multi-role ship. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DD 101 Murasame 1996 Yokosuka 1stDesDiv DD 102 Harusame 1997 Yokosuka 1stDesDiv DD 103 Yudachi 1999 DD 104 Kirisame 1999 DD 105 Inazuma 2000 DD 106 Samidare 2000 DD 107 Ikazuchi 2001 DD 108 Akebono 2002 DD 109 Ariake 2002

Asagiri class frigates

Displacement: 4,300 tons full load Dimensions: 448 x 50 x 15 feet Propulsion: 4 SM1A gas turbines, 2 shafts, 54,000 shp, 30 knots Crew: 220 Aviation: Midships helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60J helicopter Radar: OPS-14C/24 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-4A bow, SQR-18A towed Fire Control: 1 FCS-2-12E missile control EW: NOLR-6 intercept, NOLR-9C jammer, 2 SRBOC, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, ASROC, 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes General purpose escorts. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DD 151 Asagiri 1988 Sasebo 6thDesDiv DD 152 Yamagiri 1989 Sasebo 6thDesDiv DD 153 Yuugiri 1989 Yokosuka 5thDesDiv DD 154 Amagiri 1989 Yokosuka 5thDesDiv DD 155 Hamagiri 1990 Yokosuka 8thDesDiv DD 156 Setogiri 1990 Yokosuka 8thDesDiv DD 157 Sawagiri 1990 Sasebo 6thDesDiv DD 158 Umigiri 1991 Yokosuka 5thDesDiv

Hatsuyuki class frigates

Displacement: 3,700-3,800 tons full load Dimensions: 432 x 45 x 14 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,680 shp, 19.5 knots 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 56,780 shp, 30 knots Crew: 172 Aviation: midships helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60J helicopter Radar: OPS-14B 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-54 hull Fire Control: 1 FCS-2-12 missile control EW: NOLQ-6C intercept, OLR-9B jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, ASROC (16 rockets), 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow (18 missiles; manual reload), 1 76 mm DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes General-purpose escort ships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DD 122 Hatsuyuki 1982 Oominato 21stDesDiv DD 123 Shirayuki 1983 Oominato 21stDesDiv DD 124 Mineyuki 1984 Maizuru 3rdDesDiv DD 125 Sawayuki 1984 Ooinato 8thDesDiv DD 126 Hamayuki 1983 Maizuru 3rdDesDiv DD 127 Isoyuki 1985 Yokosuka 4thDesDiv DD 128 Harayuki 1985 Yokosuka 4thDesDiv DD 129 Yamayuki 1985 Kure 2ndDesDiv DD 130 Matsuyuki 1986 Kure 2ndDesDiv DD 131 Setoyuki 1987 Sasebo 7thDesDiv DD 132 Asayuki 1987 Sasebo 7thDesDiv

Minor Surface Combatants

Takatsuki class ASW frigates

Displacement: 4,550 tons full load Dimensions: 446 x 44 x 14 feet Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 60,000 shp, 32 knots Crew: 270 Radar: OPS-11B-Y 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 hull, SQS-35 VDS towed Fire Control: FCS-2-12B missile control EW: NOLR-6C intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, ASROC, 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow (16 missiles, manual reload), 1 5/54 DP, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes To be retired soon and are serving in training roles now. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DDK 164 Takatsuki 1967 Yokosuka 24thDesDiv DDK 165 Kikuzuki 1968 Yokosuka 24thDesDiv

Yamagumo class ASW frigates

Displacement: 2,700 tons full load Dimensions: 377 x 38 x 13 feet Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 26,500 bhp, 27 knots Crew: 210-220 Radar: OPS-11 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 hull, SQS-35 VDS towed EW: NOLR-5 intercept Armament: ASROC, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 2 dual 3/50 AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes ASW escorts; to be discarded soon. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DDK 120 Akigumo 1974 Oominato 25thDesDiv DDK 121 Yuugumo 1978 Oominato 25thDesDiv

Abukuma class ASW frigates

Displacement: 2,550 tons full load Dimensions: 357.5 x 44 x 12.5 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 cruise diesels, 10,000 bhp, 2 SM1C boost gas turbines, 27,000 shp, 27 knots Crew: 120 Aviation: aft helicopter deck, no support facilities Radar: OPS-14C 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-4A bow EW: NOLQ-6C intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: ASROC, 4 Harpoon SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Officially classified frigates, but essentially the same in mission and capability to the previous DDKs. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DE 229 Abukuma 1989 Maizuru 31stDesDiv DE 230 Jintsu 1990 Maizuru 31stDesDiv DE 231 Ohyodo 1991 Sasebo 26thDesDiv DE 232 Sendai 1991 Sasebo 26thDesDiv DE 233 Chukuma 1993 Maizuru 31stDesDiv DE 234 Tone 1993 Sasebo 26thDesDiv

Chikugo class light ASW frigates

Displacement: 1,700-1,800 tons full load Dimensions: 305 x 35.5 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 bhp, 25 knots Crew: 164 Radar: OPS-14 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 hull, SQS-35 VDS towed EW: NOLR-5 intercept Armament: ASROC, 1 dual 3/50 AA, 2 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes ASW-optimized escorts. Being gradually retired. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DE 225 Noshiro 1977 Kure 38thDesDiv

Yubari class light frigates

Displacement: 1,760 tons full load Dimensions: 298.5 x 35.5 x 12 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 1 cruise diesel, 5,000 bhp, 1 TM3B boost gas turbine, 29,390 shp, 25 knots Crew: 98 Radar: OPS-28 air/surface search Sonar: OQS-4 hull EW: NOLQ-6C intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Small escorts. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DE 227 Yubari 1983 Oominato 27thDesDiv DE 228 Yubetsu 1984 Oominato 27thDesDiv

Isikari class large corvette

Displacement: 1,450 tons full load Dimensions: 277 x 33 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 1 cruise diesel, 5,000 bhp, 1 TM3B boost gas turbine, 28,390 shp, 25 knots Crew: 90 Radar: OPS-28 air/surface search Sonar: OQS-4 hull EW: NOLQ-6C intercept, OLT-3 jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 1 76 mm DP OTO, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Small escort. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes DE 226 Isikari 1981 Oominato 27thDesDiv

Submarines

Oyashi class submarines

Displacement: 3,600 tons submerged Dimensions: 81.7 x 8.9 x 7.9 meters (268 x 29.2 x 25.9 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 7,750 hp, 20 knots Crew: 75 Sonar: ZQQ-5B hull/flank arrays, ZQR-1 towed Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20 Type 89 torps, Harpoon, mines) New-design SSK class. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes SS 590 Oyashio 1998 SS 591 Michishio 2000 SS 592 Uzushio 2000 SS 593 Makishio 2001 [SS 594 (none) 2002 building] [SS 595 Narushio 2003 building] [SS 596 (none) 2004 planned] [SS 597 (none) 2005 planned] [SS 598 (none) 2006 planned] [SS 599 (none) 2007 planned]

Asashio (Harushio class) submarine

Displacement: approx. 3,200 tons submerged Dimensions: 293 x 33 x 25 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric + AIP, 1 shaft, 7,220 shp, 20 knots Crew: 75 Sonar: ZQQ-5B suite with S-TASS towed Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20 Type 89 torps, Harpoon, mines) Converted to accommodate two AIP propulsion units for trials purposes. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes SS 589 Asashio 1997

Harushio class submarines

Displacement: 2,750 tons submerged Dimensions: 262 x 33 x 25 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 7,220 shp, 20 knots Crew: 75 Sonar: ZQQ-5B suite with S-TASS towed Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20 Type 89 torps, Harpoon, mines) Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes SS 583 Harushio 1990 Kure 5thSubDiv SS 584 Natsushio 1991 Kure 5thSubDiv SS 585 Hayashio 1992 Kure 3rdSubDiv SS 586 Arashio 1993 Kure 3rdSubDiv SS 587 Wakashio 1994 Yokosuka 6thSubDiv SS 588 Fuyushio 1995 Kure 3rdSubDiv

Yushio class submarines

Displacement: 2,450-2,500 tons submerged Dimensions: 250 x 32.5 x 24 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 7,220 shp, 20 knots Crew: 75 Sonar: SQS-36J active, ZQQ-4 passive suite, BQR-15 towed Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20 Type 72/80 torps, Harpoon) Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes SS 576 Okishio 1983 Kure 1stSubDiv SS 577 Nadashio 1984 Yokosuka 2nsSubDiv SS 578 Hamashio 1985 Yokosuka 2ndSubDiv SS 579 Akishio 1986 Kure 5thSubDiv SS 580 Takeshio 1987 Yokosuka 4thSubDiv SS 581 Yukishio 1988 Yokosuka 4thSubDiv SS 582 Sachishio 1989 Yokosuka 4thSubDiv

Amphibious Ships


Note: A class of large amphibious "command" ships is planned; these ships will probably be LPH-like in design.

Osumi class dock landing ships

Displacement: approx. 14,700 tons full load Dimensions: 178 x 25.8 x 6 meters (584 x 84.6 x 19.7 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 27,600 hp, 22 knots Aviation: Aft helicopter deck for 1 heavy helo; forward parking space and vehicle storage deck could be used for helicopters Crew: 135 Troops: 330 Well Deck: for 2 LCAC Cargo: 1,400 tons Armament: 2 Phalanx CIWS Large LPD-like ships; carrier-like in appearance. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes LST 4001 Osumi 1998 [LST 4002 Shimokita 3/2002 fitting out] [LST 4003 (none) building] [LST 4004 (none) planned]

Miura class medium landing ships

Displacement: 3,200 tons full load Dimensions: 321.5 x 46 x 10 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 118 Troops: 200 Well Deck: Tank deck: 10 tanks Cargo: 1,800 tons Armament: 1 dual 3/50 AA, 1 dual 40 mm AA Tank landing ship design. A series of three 2,000 ton LSTs is planned as replacements for the existing vessels. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes LST 4152 Ojika 1976 Yokosuka 1stAmphFlot LST 4153 Satsuma 1977 Yokosuka 1stAmphFlot

Atsumi class small landing ship

Displacement: 2,400 tons full load Dimensions: 292 x 42.5 x 8.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 100 Troops: 130 Cargo: 20 vehicles/400 tons Armament: 2 dual 40 mm AA Survivor of three tank landing ships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes LST 4103 Nemuro 1977 Oominato --

Yura class utility landing craft

Displacement: 590 tons full load Dimensions: 190 x 31 x 5.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,000 bhp, 12 knots Crew: 32 Troops: 70 Armament: 1 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes LSU 4171 Yura 1981 Kure -- LSU 4172 Noto 1981 Maizuru --

Patrol Craft

Hayabusa class missile boats

Displacement: 200 tons Dimensions: 40 x ?? x ?? meters Propulsion: 3 gas turbines, 2 waterjets, 46 knots Crew: 40 Radar: surface search Armament: 4 SSM-1B SSM, 1 76mm OTO DP, 2 12.7mm MG Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes PG 824 Hayabusa 2002 [PG 825 ? building] [PG 826 (none) planned] [PG 827 (none) planned] [PG 828 (none) planned] [PG 829 (none) planned] [PG 830 (none) planned] [PG 831 (none) planned] [PG 832 (none) planned] [PG 833 (none) planned]

Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Uraga class mine countermeasures support ships/minelayers

Displacement: 8,400 tons full load Dimensions: 462.5 x 72 x 18 feet Propulsion: Diesels, 2 shafts, 19,800 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 129 + 32 flag Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar for MH-53E Radar: OPS-14B 2-D air search Large multirole mine warfare support ships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MST 463 Uraga 1997 Yokosuka 2ndMCMFlotHQ MST 464 Bungo 1998

Yaeyama class large mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 1,150 tons full load Dimensions: 220 x 38.5 x 10 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,400 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 60 Sonar: SQQ-32 minehunting, AQS-14 sidescan Armament: 1 20 mm Deep-sea multirole mine countermeasures ships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MSO 301 Yaeyama 1993 Yokosuka 51stMCMDiv MSO 302 Tsushima 1993 Yokosuka 51stMCMDiv MSO 303 Hachijyo 1994 Yokosuka 51stMCMDiv

Sugashima classs minehunters

Displacement: 620 tons Dimensions: 57.7 x 9.4 x 3 meters (189.3 x 30.8 x 9.7 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 hp, 14 knots Crew: 40 Sonar: Type 2093 minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MSC 681 Sugashima 1999 MSC 682 Notojima 1999 MSC 683 Tsonshima 2000 MSC 684 (unknown) 2001 [MSC 685 Naoshima building] [MSC 686 (none) planned] [MSC 687 (none) planned] [MSC 688 (none) planned] [MSC 689 (none) planned] [MSC 690 (none) planned] [MSC 691 (none) planned] [MSC 692 (none) planned]

Uwajima class mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 590 tons Dimensions: 189 x 31 x 9.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,440 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 45 Sonar: ZQS-2B or -3 minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm Lengthened version of the Hatsushima class. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MSC 672 Uwajima 1990 Oominato 4thMCMDiv MSC 673 Ieshima 1990 Oominato 4thMCMDiv MSC 674 Tsukishima 1993 Yokosuka 2ndMCMDiv MSC 675 Maejima 1993 Yokosuka 2ndMCMDiv MSC 676 Kumejima 1994 Kure 3rdMCMDiv MSC 677 Makishima 1994 Kure 3rdMCMDiv MSC 678 Tobishima 1995 Kure 3rdMCMDiv MSC 679 Yugeshima 1996 Kure 1stMCMDiv MSC 680 Nagashima 1996 Kure 1stMCMDiv

Hatsushima class mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 536 tons full load Dimensions: 180 x 31 x 8 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,440 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 45 Sonar: ZQS-2B minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm Enlarged Takami class design; dual role sweeper/hunters. Being retired two per year. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MSC 658 Chichijima 1983 Hanshin 42ndMCMDiv MSC 659 Toroshima 1983 Hanshin 42ndMCMDiv MSC 660 Hahajima 1984 Hakodate 45thMCMDiv MSC 661 Takashima 1984 Maizuru 44thMCMDiv MSC 662 Newajima 1985 Maizuru 44thMCMDiv MSC 663 Etajima 1985 Maizuru 44thMCMDiv MSC 664 Kamishima 1986 Hakodate 45thMCMDiv MSC 665 Himeshima 1986 Kure 5thMCMDiv MSC 666 Ogishima 1987 Kure 5thMCMDiv MSC 667 Moroshima 1987 Sasebo 14thMCMDiv MSC 668 Yurishima 1988 Yokosuka 41stMCMDiv MSC 669 Hikoshima 1988 Sasebo 14thMCMDiv MSC 670 Awashima 1989 Yokosuka 41stMCMDiv MSC 671 Sakushima 1989 Yokosuka 41stMCMDiv

Hatsushima class mine countermeasures drone control ships

Displacement: 536 tons full load Dimensions: 180 x 31 x 8 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,440 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 45 Armament: 1 20 mm Former minehunters converted to control drones. Retain minesweeping gear. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes MCL 722 Nijima 1981/98 MCL 723 Yakushima 1982/99

Hatsushima mine disposal tenders

Displacement: 536 tons full load Dimensions: 180 x 31 x 8 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,440 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 45 Sonar: ZQS-2B minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm Converted to tenders for mine disposal divers. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes YAS 98 Hatsushima 1979/95 YAS 100 Ninoshima 1979/96 YAS 101 Miyajima 1980/96

Takami class mine disposal tender

Displacement: 510 tons full load Dimensions: 170.5 x 29 x 8 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,440 bhp, 14 knots Crew: unknown Sonar: ZQS-2 minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm Mineweeper converted to tender for mine disposal divers. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes YAS 96 Okitsu 1977/93

Fleet Support Auxiliaries


Note: A new 25,000 ton replenishment ship has been ordered.

Towanda class multi-product replenishment ships

Displacement: 15,850 tons full load Dimensions: 548 x 72 x 27.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 26,400 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 140 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck Cargo: 5,700 tons liquid, stores, ammunition Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AOE 422 Towada 1987 Kure -- AOE 423 Tokiwa 1990 Yokosuka -- AOE 424 Hamana 1990 Sasebo --

Sagami small multi-product replenishment ship

Displacement: 11,600 tons full load Dimensions: 479 x 62 x 24 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 18,600 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 130 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck Scheduled for replacement. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AOE 421 Sagami 1979 Kure --

Chihaya submarine rescue ship

Displacement: 6,200 tons Dimensions: 127.5 x 20 x 5.1 meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 19,700 bhp, 20 knots Crew: 126 Carries a rescue submersible (DSRV). Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ASR 406 Chihaya 2000

Chiyoda submarine rescue ship

Displacement: 4,450 tons full load Dimensions: 369 x 58 x 16 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 11,500 shp, 16 knots Crew: 120 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck Carries a rescue submersible (DSRV). Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ASR 405 Chiyoda 1985 Yokosuka 2ndSubFlotHQ

Training and Target Service Vessels

Kashima training frigate

Displacement: 4,060 tons standard Dimensions: 469 x 59 x 15 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 cruise diesels, 8,000 bhp, 2 boost gas turbines, 26,650 shp, 26 knots Crew: 389 total Aviation: Helicopter deck Radar: 2-D air search Armament: 1 76 mm DP, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Frigate-type training ship; wartime escort role. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes TV 3502 Kashima 1995 Kure TraComHQ

Hatsuyuki class training frigate

Displacement: 3,800 tons full load Dimensions: 432 x 45 x 14 feet Propulsion: 2 shafts, 2 RM1C cruise gas turbines, 10,680 shp, 19.5 knots 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 56,780 shp, 30 knots Crew: 172 Aviation: midships helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60J helicopter Radar: OPS-14B 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-54 hull Fire Control: 1 FCS-2-12 missile control EW: NOLQ-6C intercept, OLR-9B jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, ASROC (16 rockets), 1 8-cell Sea Sparrow (18 missiles; manual reload), 1 76 mm DP, 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Former combatant frigate. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes TV 3513 Shimmayuki 1987/99 ex-DD 133

Minegumo class training frigate

Displacement: 2,750 tons full load Dimensions: 377 x 39 x 13 feet Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 26,500 bhp, 27 knots Crew: unknown Radar: OPS-11 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-4 hull EW: NOLR-5 intercept Armament: ASROC, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 2 dual 3/50 AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Former combatant frigate. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes TV 3511 Murakumo 1970/98 ex-DDK 118

Yamagumo class training frigate

Displacement: 2,700 tons full load Dimensions: 377 x 38 x 13 feet Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 26,500 bhp, 27 knots Crew: 210-220 Radar: OPS-11 2-D air search Sonar: OQS-3 hull, SQS-35 VDS towed EW: NOLR-5 intercept Armament: ASROC, 1 Bofors ASW rocket launcher, 2 dual 3/50 AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Former combatant frigate. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes TV 3512 Aokumo 1972/99 ex-DDK 119

Setoshio (Yushio class) training submarine

Displacement: 2,450-2,500 tons submerged Dimensions: 250 x 32.5 x 24 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, 7,220 shp, 20 knots Crew: 75 + trainees Sonar: SQS-36J active, ZQQ-4 passive suite, BQR-15 towed Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20 Type 72/80 torps, Harpoon) Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes SS 575 Setoshio 1982

Tenryu target service ship

Displacement: 3,500 tons full load Dimensions: 106 x 16.5 x 4 meters Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 12,800 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 150 Aviation: Aft helo deck and hangar Radar: OPS-14B air search Armament: 1 76 mm Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ATS 4203 Tenryu 2000

Kurobe target service ship

Displacement: 3,200 tons full load Dimensions: 331 x 54 x 13 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,160 bhp, 20 knots Crew: 143 Aviation: drone launch, recovery, support facilities; helo deck Radar: OPS-14B 2-D air search, TMCATS target tracking/control Armament: 1 76 mm DP Support ship for target drones. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ATS 4202 Kurobe 1989 Kure EscFlt

ASU 81 class target support craft

Displacement: 543 tons full load Dimensions: 169 x 33 x 8.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,600 bhp, 14.5 knots Crew: 26 + 14 technicians Small target service craft. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ASU 83 (none) 1971 Yokosuka -- ASU 84 (none) 1973 Kure -- ASU 85 (none) 1973 Chichijima --

Other Auxiliaries

Shirase polar icebreaker

Displacement: 18,900 tons Dimensions: 439.5 x 92 x 30 feet Propulsion: Diesel electric, 6 diesels, 3 shafts, 30,000 shp, 19 knots Crew: 174 + 60 mission crew Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar for 3 helicopters Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AGB 5002 Shirase 1983 Yokosuka --

Muroto cable ship

Displacement: 4,544 tons full load Dimensions: 429.5 x 57 x 18.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp,17 knots Crew: 122 Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ARC 482 Muroto 1980 Kure SurvCom

Asuka radar & sonar trials ship

Displacement: 4,250 tons standard Dimensions: 495 x 57 x 16.5 feet Propulsion: Diesel electric and gas turbine, 2 shafts, 43,000 shp, 27 knots Crew: 70 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar for SH-60-type helicopter Radar: Testing FCS-3 "mini-Aegis" Sonar: Testing large hull sonar system Armament: 1 16 cell VLS Destroyer-like design. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes ASE 6102 Asuka 1995 Yokosuka DevCom

Hibiki class ocean surveillance ships

Displacement: 3,715 tons full load Dimensions: 234.5 x 98 x 24.5 feet Propulsion: Diesel electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,200 shp, 11 knots Crew: 35 + 5 US Navy technicians Aviation: Helicopter deck Sonar: NQQ-2 SURTASS towed surveillance Japanese equivalent of US SWATH ocean surveillance ships. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AOS 5201 Hibiki 1991 Kure SurvCom A0S 5502 Harima 1992 Kure SurvCom

Nichinan survey & cable ship

Displacement: 3,300 tons Dimensions: 111 x 17 x 4.5 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 18 knots Crew: 80 Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AGS 5015 Nichinan 1999

Futami class survey & cable ships

Displacement: 3,175 tons full load Dimensions: 317.6 x 49 x 14.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400-4,500 bhp, 16 knots Crew: 105 Fitted for hydrographic survey and cable laying. Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AGS 5102 Futami 1979 Yokosuka SurvCom AGS 5104 Wakasa 1986 Yokosuka SurvCom

Kurihama underwater weapons trials ship

Displacement: 1,400 tons full load Dimensions: 223 x 38 x 11 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,600 shp, 15 knots Crew: 42 + 13 technicians Armament: Varies by test assignment Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AGE 6101 Kurihama 1980 Yokosuka SurvCom

Suma coastal survey ship

Displacement: 1,180 tons Dimensions: 236 x 42 x 11 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,000 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 65 Number Name Year Homeport Group Notes AGS 5103 Suma 1982 Yokosuka SurvCom
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