Abukuma
Abukuma
Corvettes
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Basic Information
Name
Abukuma
Designation
Abukuma
Alternate Designation
DE 229
Equipment Type
Corvettes
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The Japan Marine Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Abukuma is a class of escort corvettes, destroyers for MSDF, with limited anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities. Its propulsion system combines a cruise diesel engine with a boost gas turbine developing 27,000-shp of power and enabling a top speed of 27 knots. Abukuma features an aft flight deck to allow operation of a single SH-60J helicopter. The weapon system consists of a 76mm dual purpose gun, a 20mm Phalanx gun system mounted before the flight deck, eight Harpoon anti-ship missiles, ASROC rockets and two triple 12.75-in torpedo tubes. MSDF commissioned six ships between 1989 and 1993.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
120
Displacement
2000.00 tonnes
Beam
13.40 m
Draft
3.80 m
Max Speed
27.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Corvettes
Status
Active
Also Known As
DE 229
Origin
Japan
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1989
Total Production
6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
120
Number of Weapons
24
Torpedo Tubes
6
Dimensions — Beam
13.4 meter
Dimensions — Draft
3.8 meter
Dimensions — Length
109 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
76 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
2,000 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
27,000 shp
Speed — Top Speed
27 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Ship Missiles: RGM-84D Harpoon (8)
Item 2
Anti-Submarine Rockets: RUR-5 ASROC (16)
Item 3
ASW Helicopters: SH-60J (1)
Item 4
Naval Gun Systems: 76/62 Compact (1)
Item 5
Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: Mk 15 Phalanx Block 0 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Corvettes
Naval > Corvettes
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002052
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
109 m
Width
13.4 m
Height
—
Weight
2000000 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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