Hyuga
Hyuga
Aircraft Carriers
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Basic Information
Name
Hyuga
Designation
Hyuga
Alternate Designation
DDH 181
Equipment Type
Aircraft Carriers
Manufacturer
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI)
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Hyuga (DDH181) aircraft carrier is a 14,000t class ship intended to transport up to six anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. It is provided with air defense capability based on the FCS-3 fire control radar system using two 20mm close-in weapon systems and vertical launch system (VLS) fitted with surface-to-air missiles (SAMs). Besides, it is equipped with torpedo launch tubes. The propulsion system consists of four gas turbines developing 100,000-hp and thus allowing a top speed of 30 knots. The JS Hyuga was commissioned by the JMSDF on March 18, 2009.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
340
Displacement
13950.00 tonnes
Beam
33.00 m
Max Speed
30.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Aircraft Carriers
Status
Active
Also Known As
DDH 181
Origin
Japan
Contractor
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
March 18, 2009
Total Production
2
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
340
Number of Aircraft
6
Dimensions — Beam
33 meter
Dimensions — Length
197 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Dimensions — Ship's Height
22 meter
Mass — Full Displacement
13,950 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
100,000 hp
Speed — Top Speed
30 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
ASW Helicopters: SH-60J (6)
Item 2
Radar Systems: FCS-3
Item 3
Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: Mk 15 Phalanx Block 1B (2)
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Aircraft Carriers
Naval > Aircraft Carriers
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002421 Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210465)
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
197 m
Width
33 m
Height
22 m
Weight
13950000 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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