Hirashima
Hirashima
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
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Basic Information
Name
Hirashima
Designation
Hirashima
Alternate Designation
Harishima, Hatsushima, MSC601
Equipment Type
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The Japan Marine Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Hirashima-class of minesweepers, also known as Hatsushima class, have been designed to clean waterways of mines in support of naval forces operating in the open sea. The 570-ton vessel is fitted with a propulsion system allowing a top speed of 14 knots. The propulsion system consists of two diesel engines developing 2,200-shp. The vessel is equipped with a 20mm gun and minesweeping equipment. The JMSDF commissioned three vessels of this class in the second half of the first decade of the 21st century.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
45
Displacement
570.00 tonnes
Beam
9.80 m
Draft
3.00 m
Max Speed
14.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Status
Active
Also Known As
Harishima, Hatsushima, MSC601
Origin
Japan
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2008
Total Production
3
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
45
Dimensions — Beam
9.8 meter
Dimensions — Draft
3 meter
Dimensions — Length
57 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
570 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
2,200 bhp
Speed — Top Speed
14 knot
Variants
Variant 1
Hirashima
Variant 2
Enoshima
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002805
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
57 m
Width
9.8 m
Height
—
Weight
570000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant
Operators (1)
Japan
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