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Kongo Class


The Kongō class (こんごう型護衛艦 Kongō-gata Goeikan?) of guided missile destroyers serves as the core ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Escort Flotillas. They are a modification of the United States Navy's Arleigh Burke class (Flight I).

The Kongō class employs the highly advanced Aegis fire control system and is armed with the RIM-66 SM-2MR Block II surface-to-air missile, RUM-139 vertically launched anti-submarine rocket, the RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile, two Mark 15 20 mm CIWS gun mounts, two torpedo mounts in a triple tube configuration, and an Oto Melara 127 mm/54 caliber gun. Its Mark 41 vertical launch system can hold 90 missiles. However, in keeping with the defensive mission of the JMSDF and passive role of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in general, the Kongō-class lacks the Tomahawk missile.

As on other ships employing the Aegis system, the superstructure is dominated by the SPY-1's phased arrays, which eliminates the need for a traditional rotating antenna. The design of the superstructure also incorporates certain stealth features, designed to reduce radar cross section of the ship; however, as a consequence, the ship is considerably more top-heavy than a typical destroyer and requires a much deeper draft. As such, operations in a littoral (coastal) environment are limited. Overall, Kongō-class destroyers are much larger than traditional destroyers and at 9,485 tons displacement come close to cruisers in size. Because they are built to different operational requirements than the Arleigh Burke-class ships, such as for carrying extra equipment for commanding a squadron, the Kongō-class ships' internal arrangement is quite different from the original design on which they are based. Recognisable external features are the vertical mast and the sleek sides of the bridge.

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1. Yes we ordered, last year, actually.

2. Technically, it can land on any of the Izumo Class.



Reference: Bloomberg news

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) won a contract from Japan to supply F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, the aircraft’s first win in a competitive tender.

The U.S. contractor will build 42 of the planes for Japan, Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa told reporters in Tokyo today. He declined to comment on the cost of the contract. The F-35 was shortlisted against Boeing Co. (BA)’s F-18 Super Hornet and Eurofighter GmbH’s Typhoon.

The deal comes as the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il spurs uncertainty about stability on the Korean peninsula, where 1.7 million troops from North Korea, South Korea and the U.S. are stationed. Japan, which has the world’s sixth-largest defense budget, has been upgrading air defenses as North Korea improves its ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons program, and as both Russia and China develop stealth fighters.

“From now on, we really have to think about distances and air force strength in Northeast Asia,” said Hideshi Takesada, a professor of international relations at Seoul’s Yonsei University. “This decision reflects the need for stealth and long-distance combat capabilities.”



@GR!FF!N ,

Currently the JMSDF is constrained in its naval inventory due to our pacifist constitution, which forbids the Japanese maritime forces from building an aircraft carrier. We have the capacity and capability of building super aircraft carriers similar to those of the Nimitz Class used by the United States Navy.

I would like to remind you that during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy was well ahead of most great powers in regards to Carrier Warfare. For example we had the : Hiryu Shiryu, Kaga, Akagi, Zuiho, Ryujo, Shokaku, Taiho, Shinano, Taiyo, Unryu. All of which were carriers in the Imperial Japanese Navy [ Nihon Kaigun]

When Abe will successfully alter our constitution to allow Japan to have a more proactive role in global security, one thing that will be immediately changed will be the ban on our use and building of full blow aircraft carriers. These Izumo-Class are but small carriers ; I look forward to the day we launch Nimitz-sized carriers for the Japanese Navy.
You didn't order any F35B.F35B is designed for US Navy Marine Troops,which can land on US Navy's LPDs.You only ordered 40 F35A.F35A is a land-based fighter.
 
JMSDF's ASW and AAW capabilities are really good(beyond most navys).To be honest,the status of JMSDF really suit its positioning.
PLAN should strengthen its ASW capabilities though holding a totally different positioning.
BTW,JMSDF is awesome!!!So dont make any comment,WE NEED MORE BUDGET!!!Let the construction of Great White Fleet 2.0 begin
 
JMSDF major warships latest deployment
Fleet Escort Force
Escort Flotilla 1 (Yokosuka)
Escort Squadron 1 (181日向172岛风101村雨107雷)
Escort Squadron 5 (173金刚115秋月108曙109有明)

Escort Flotilla 2 (Sasebo)
Escort Squadron 2 (144鞍马178足柄102春雨154天雾)
Escort Squadron 6 (176鸟海116照月110高波111大波)

Escort Flotilla 3 (Maizuru)
Escort Squadron 3 (143白根177爱宕112卷波114凉波)
Escort Squadron 7 (175妙高118冬月103夕立156濑户雾)

Escort Flotilla 4 (Kure)
Escort Squadron 4 (182伊势171旗风106五月雨113涟波)
Escort Squadron 8 (174雾岛117凉月104雾雨105电)

District Forces
Squadron 11(Yokosuka):152山雾、153夕雾、129山雪
Squadron 12(Kure) :158海雾、229阿武隈、232川内、234利根
Squadron 13(sasebo):157泽雾、132朝雪
Squadron 14(Maizuru) :151朝雾、130松雪
Squadron 15(Ominato) :155浜雾、230神通、231大淀、233筑摩

The bosom friend tells the other, emerge victorious in every battle.
 
more pictures please.... Nihonjin San... :yahoo:
 
@Nihonjin1051 there are definately not enough threads about Japanese military in PDF, keep posting more infos, also about Land and Air Force if possible.
Btw, welcome and dont forget to visit our section.
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Thank you @xenon54 ! I will be posting more here on my nation's Maritime, Land and Air Defense Units.

Looking forward to working with you !
 
JMSDF's ASW and AAW capabilities are really good(beyond most navys).To be honest,the status of JMSDF really suit its positioning.

BTW,JMSDF is awesome!!!

Thank you, our forces are modest in strength. Hopefully with our resurgent position we can further develop our abilities for the safety and security of Asia-Pacific and the world.

Hatakaze Class

There are 2 in this class: 1) JDS Hatakaze and 2) JDS Shimakaze

The Hatakaze class of guided missile destroyers is a third generation vessel in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). They were the first of the JMSDF's ships to have gas-turbine propulsion.

The core weapon suite is similar to that of the Tachikaze-class destroyer, but various improvements were made in many areas. Most notable are those that allow the Hatakaze class to function as a group flagship. Normally this duty resides with the DDH class, but in case of a DDH's absence due to repairs, accident, or battle damage, the Hatakaze design allows for it to function as a command ship.

Hatakaze destroyers operate the OYQ-4-1 type tactical control system. Its weapon systems include the Standard missile surface-to-air missile, anti-submarine rockets, the RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile, two Mark 15 20 mm CIWS gun mounts, two torpedo mounts in a triple tube configuration and two 5 inch/54 caliber Mark 42 rapid-fire guns.

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The Japanese navy us right nowbthe most advanced navy of Asia. They sadly lack a nuke powered aircraft carrier. Hope they get that as well.
 

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