Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)
DD-115 Akizuki in Wakayama | |
| Class overview | |
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| Builders |
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| Operators | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Preceded by | Takanami class |
| Succeeded by | Asahi class |
| Cost |
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| Built | 2009–2012 |
| In commission | 2012–present |
| Planned | 4 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 150.5 m (493 ft 9 in) |
| Beam | 18.3 m (60 ft 0 in) |
| Draft | 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) |
| Depth | 10.9 m (35 ft 9 in) |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines |
| Speed | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Complement | 200 |
| Sensors & processing systems | |
| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 1 × SH-60K helicopter |
The Akizuki class of destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is intended to escort the Hyūga-class and Izumo-class helicopter destroyers, and safeguard the other Aegis-capable warships such as the Kongō class and Atago class. The destroyer provides defense against surface, airborne and undersea threats. The class was initially designated as "19DD", referring to a date on the Japanese calendar, specifically the 19th fiscal year of the Heisei period (2007).