February 11, 201214 yr Japan's newest carrier...ummm...errr...destroyer. Yes, that's what it is...a destroyer! 19000t class destroyer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19000t_class_destroyer http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/22ddh.htm http://newpacificinstitute.org/jsw/?p=7051 Oooo...it looks sparkly... ANW HUD 4 v 1.1 b7
August 8, 201313 yr Author A little more information...it has been named the Izumo-class helicopter destroyer... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo-class_helicopter_destroyer "The Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (いずも型護衛艦 Izumo-gata-goei-kan?) or 22DDH is a type of new helicopter carrier class being constructed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The ships of this class will be the largest surface combatants of the JMSDF, taking over the mantle currently held by the Hyūga-class helicopter destroyers. The lead ship was officially unveiled at Yokohama on 6 August 2013" --Wikipedia "The ship will be able to carry up to 14 helicopters,[3] however only 7 ASW helicopters and 2 SAR helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5t trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots that allow simultaneous landings or take-offs. The ship is equipped with 2 Phalanx CIWS and 2 SeaRAM for its defense.[1] The destroyers of this class were initially intended to replace the two ships of the Shirane class, which were originally scheduled to begin decommissioning in FY2014" --Wikipedia "Forecast International has reported that some of the design changes with respect to the previous class are intended to support the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft,[5] although neither the MOD or the JMSDF have ever mentioned the possibility of introducing fixed-wing aircraft." --Wikipedia ANW HUD-4 v1.2
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