Japan lays keel for 22DDH Helicopter Carrier

[Major Shaitan Singh]

A keel-laying ceremony for the first 22DDH helicopter carrier for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) was held at IHI Marine United's (IHIMU's) Yokohama on 27 January 2012. Japan already has two helicopter carriers -- the Hyuga deployed in March 2009 and the Ise deployed in March 2011 -- but the new vessel will be larger.

The 22DDH is scheduled for deployment in 2015. It will be 248 m long and cost around US$1.04 billion. It is 30 percent bigger than the Ise and can carry 14 helicopters. The Ise measures 197 m, has a displacement of 13,500 tons and can carry 11 helicopters.

The Japanese vessel will be equipped with the latest U.S. weapons systems to maximize its capability. It will be equipped with the Raytheon air and missile defense systems. The new carrier will house mainly helicopters designed for anti-submarine warfare operations.

There are increasing calls within Japan to modify the 22DDH for fighter jets. But critics say it would be unrealistic to build such an aircraft carrier since its navy has only 45,000 personnel and given the current budget constraints.

General characteristics
Displacement: 19,500 tonnes empty
27,000 tons full load
Length: 248.0 m
Beam: 38.0 m
Speed: 30 knots
Complement: 970 (crew and troops)
Aircraft carried: up to 14 helicopters

 

[BordoEnes]

God Hopely they will ease on the export ban and finally start military relations with Turkey. They Technology is just soooo awesome

 

[pmukherjee]

By the look of these boats, it appears that they can be used to operate the F-35Bs/Harriers.

 

[Splurgenxs]

just add a ramp and its big enough to entertain jets..

a full boat for anti sub operations??

 

[Varunastra]

INDIA should also opt for helicopter carriers like these!

 

[Federer]

God Hopely they will ease on the export ban and finally start military relations with Turkey. They Technology is just soooo awesome

I think Japan has circumnavigated that clause and In fact India can incorporate Japanese Technology on its Warship!

 

[CONTINUATOR]

INDIA should also opt for helicopter carriers like these!

Yes after acquiring, state of the art AC from Russia, India should look for Helicopter carrier. We can easily get one from Bangladesh. Their ship building industry are just awesome. India should look for every window of opportunity.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Yes after acquiring, state of the art AC from Russia, India should look for Helicopter carrier. We can easily get one from Bangladesh. Their ship building industry are just awesome. India should look for every window of opportunity.

For that they should have experience in building large warships !!!
Commercial ships ok, but not heli carriers or warships !!!
Btw India has a large commercial shipbuilding capacity

 

[indiafriendly]

Instead of Building an New Carrier for Helicopter's ,India can convert the Viraat tats is set to decommissioned by 2018 By doing an midlife refit..Once we receive our Vikramaaditya n indigenous IAC 1 By 2015. .

 

[EastSea]

Good news from Japan.