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22DDH Izumo class Helicopter Destroyer Carrier DDH 183 184 JMSDF Japan datasheet pictures photos video specifications

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Izumo class (22DDH) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF
 
 
 
Japan unveiled for the first time August 2013 the Izumo (DDH-183), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF) future helicopter destroyer which will become the flagship of its fleet. First of the 22DDH class, the Japanese Navy Izumo is the largest warship built by Japan since World War II. The 248-meter-long and 19,500-ton helicopter carrier named Izumo is still under construction in Yokohama and is set to be commissioned into service in 2015.
 
Description
Japan unveiled for the first time August 2013 the Izumo (DDH-183), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF) future helicopter destroyer which will become the flagship of its fleet. First of the 22DDH class, the Japanese Navy Izumo is the largest warship built by Japan since World War II. The 248-meter-long and 19,500-ton helicopter carrier named Izumo is still under construction in Yokohama and is set to be commissioned into service in 2015.

Once commissioned, the ship will initially deploy with nine helicopters (7 SH-60J or SH-60K ASW Helicopters and 2 UH-60J SAR Helicopters) despite the large size of the flight deck and hangar. Many experts speculate that 22DDH type vessels may already be able to accomodate VSTOL platforms such as the F-35B and V-22 Osprey given the large nature of the ships, especially when compared to the existing Hyuga class vessels.
 
Shiplist
Name
Hull Number
Launched
Commissioned
Izumo
183
08/2013
03/2015
n/a
184
-
-
 
Variants
- No variant at this time.
Technical Data
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Missions
» Patrol and surveillance
» Protection of EEZ
» ASW (with ASW helicopters)
» Search and Rescue
» Disaster relief
» Transport of JSDF assets
Helicopter carrier
» Approx. 8,000 square meters flight deck to accommodate simultaneously up to 5 helicopters of all types including heavy helicopters (V-22, CH-53 or CH-47).
» 2 elevators for optimal helicopters operational flow management to an estimated 4,000 square meters hangar.
» Below deck hangar capacities for 14 helicopters.
Transport capacities
» Roll-On, Roll-Off ramp
» Interior space for up to 50 vehicles (4,000 square meters hangar shared with airwing)
» Accommodations for up to 500 troops
Weapons
Guns:
» 2x PHALANX 20mm Close In Weapon Systems (CIWS)
Missiles:
» 2x SeaRAM launchers (21 missiles each)
Sensors, Electronics, Decoys
  • Combat Management and Information Systems:
    OYQ-12
  • Optronics:
    n/a
  • Radars and Sensors:
    1x OPS-50 AESA radar
    1x OPS-28 surface-search radar
    1x OQQ-23 bow sonar
  • Decoys/Counter measures/Jammers:
    NOLQ-3D-1 EW suite
    Mark 36 SRBOC decoy launchers
    Anti-torpedo mobile decoy (MOD)
    Floating acoustic jammer (FAJ)
  • Communications:
    n/a
Engines/Propulsion/Power
Propulsion type: COGAG (Combined gas and gas)
Gas turbines: 4x GE/IHI LM2500 (112,000 hp / 84,000 kW)
2x Propeller Shafts
 
Specifications
Type
Helicopter Destroyer (DDH)
Crew
470 (including airwing) + 500 passengers
Operators
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)
Performance
Speeds: 30+ kts (max)
Range: n/a
Endurance: n/a days at sea
Designer / Builder
IHI Corporation (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries)
Displacement
27,500 tons (Estimated full load) 19,500 tons (Official)
Aviation
5 Helicopter spots + accomodation for 14 in hangar
Dimensions
Length: 248.0 m
Beam: 38.0 m
Maximum Draft: 7.5 m
Detailed View
22DDH Izumo class (DDH-183) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF
22DDH Izumo class (DDH-183) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF 		22DDH Izumo class (DDH-183) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF
22DDH Izumo class (DDH-183) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF
22DDH Izumo class (DDH-183) Helicopter Destroyer - JMSDF
 
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