Description:
The Japan Marine Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Haruna is a class of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) destroyers with limited anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) capabilities. Its propulsion system is based on two steam turbines developing 70,000-shp of power and enabling a top speed of 31 knots. Haruna-class destroyers feature a huge aft flight deck and hangar to allow operation of up to three SH-60J helicopters. Its weapon system consists of two 5-in (127mm) gun systems, two 20mm Phalanx gun system mounted before the flight deck, one eight-cell Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile system (18 missiles), one ASROC rocket system and two triple 12.75-in torpedo tubes. MSDF commissioned two ships in 1973 and 1974.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 370
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 127 mm
Number of Weapons: 34
Dimensions: Beam 17.5 m, Draft 5.2 m, Length 153 m
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