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| JS Teruzuki DD-116 Akizuki class Destroyer JMSDF |
International Military - The Japanese Navy is currently still actively using Akizuki class destroyers. The Akizuki class itself is a leading destroyer that has undergone many operations.
Quoted from news.usni.org, the Akizuki class has been deployed for regional border security and bilateral missions. Especially visits to several friendly countries and international training have been undertaken by Akizuki class JMSDF. Especially about the anti-submarine themed training, the Akizuki class can do it well. Especially if the Akizuki class can carry out air defense operations missions from various threats.
Quoted from naval-technology.com, the Akizuki class air defense operation mission apparently relies on the RIM-162 ESSM. From the existence of the RIM-162 ESSM, the role of the Akizuki class is useful in both defensive and offensive operations. For that reason, it is only natural that the Akizuki class is intended to escort the JMSDF warships.
It is explained in the information that the Akizuki class is capable of 32 missiles that are accommodated in the VLS. The 32 missiles placed in the VLS Akizuki class can be loaded with the RIM-162 ESSM. In addition to the RIM-162 ESSM, the Akizuki class VLS cell can be loaded with 2 types of ASROC weapons. Like the RUM-139 VL-ASROC and Type 07 VL-ASROC in the Mk41 Akizuki class.
With these 2 advanced and deadly weapons, it is clear that the Akizuki class is feared by Chinese submarines. Because of the ability of the RUM-139 VL-ASROC and Type 07 VL-ASROC, it is able to destroy submarines very quickly and precisely. For this reason, this Akizuki class weapon is a frightening specter for the underwater fleet
Furthermore, in the Akizuki class there is an Mk45 as the main cannon. It is known that the Akizuki class main cannon is capable of firing at a speed of 16 to 20 rounds per minute. As a result, the Akizuki class main gun has an effective range of up to 24.1 km. For this reason, the Akizuki class can carry out surface combat and limited air defense. As a result, the Akizuki class is equipped with two 20mm Phalanx Block 1B CIWS. From the existence of these weapons, it is clear that the Akizuki class is capable of carrying out various types of missions.
Furthermore, the Akizuki class is equipped with two 324mm triple torpedo tubes. The HOS-303 torpedo in the Akizuki class is capable of firing 6 torpedoes. As a result, the Akizuki class also has an anti-torpedo system to counter incoming torpedoes. In addition, the Akizuki class also has domestically made anti-ship missiles.
It is known that the Akizuki class anti-ship missile is Type 90 which has advanced quality. To that end, the Akizuki class is equipped with an advanced technology command system (ATECS). As a result, the locally developed Akizuki class has ATECS including a phased array radar.
While the Akizuki class has a high-speed data processing system. With this technology, the Akizuki class has a ship combat system. The Akizuki class is also known as the Japanese Aegis variant which has qualified quality. For this reason, the Akizuki class has a system that integrates units and subsystems.
Like the appearance and control of the UYQ-70 in the Akizuki class. The Akizuki class also receives and processes information from various weapon systems. Including the 3-FCS-3 fire control system, the anti-submarine system is in the Akizuki class. And the EWCS electronic warfare control system is also in the Akizuki class.
The Akizuki class is designed to actually have stealth abilities. The Akizuki class design incorporates a low radar cross section. As a result, the Akizuki class has increased stealth abilities. From the claim of stealth ability, it is clear that the Akizuki class is currently still on active duty.
And the Japanese Navy is also very dependent on the Akizuki class warships. Meanwhile, the C4ISR's war capability is an advantage in the Akizuki class. Then the Akizuki class has a propulsion system that includes an upgraded version of the gas turbine engine. The Akizuki class gas turbine is a Rolls Royce that connects the engine to the latest digital control technology. The overall length of the Akizuki class is about 150.5m. And the width of the Akizuki class is about 18.3m which makes it quite ideal for a ship.
Then the Akizuki class has a full load displacement of about 6,800 tons. The Akizuki class ship can accommodate 200 crew members. With so many crew members, the Akizuki class has technological sophistication. In addition, there are currently 4 Akizuki class units and all of them are in active service status.
It should also be realized that the 4 Akizuki classes were made from the period 2009-2012 and are fairly fast. As a result, the first Akizuki class was served in 2012 and the last Akizuki class served in 2014. With the fast manufacturing and service time of the Akizuki class, the Japanese Navy has advanced class warships.