Awaji
Awaji
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
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Basic Information
Name
Awaji
Designation
Awaji
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Manufacturer
Japan Marine United
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The Japan Marine Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Awaji-class of oceanic minesweepers is a variant of the Yaeyema-class minesweeper optimized for operations in open sea waters. The hull is made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and has been designed to clean waterways of mines in support of naval forces operating in the open sea. The 690-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 the first vessel of this class in 2017 with three more ships expected to follow through 2024/2025.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
50
Displacement
690.00 tonnes
Beam
11.00 m
Draft
5.20 m
Max Speed
14.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Status
Active
Origin
Japan
Contractor
Japan Marine United
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
March 16, 2017
Total Production
4
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
50
Dimensions — Beam
11 meter
Dimensions — Draft
5.2 meter
Dimensions — Length
67 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
690 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
2,200 bhp
Speed — Top Speed
14 knot
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004394
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
67 m
Width
11 m
Height
—
Weight
690000 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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