The Minegumo-class destroyer is a destroyer class of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, the successor of the Yamagumo class.
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Class overview | |
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Name | Minegumo-class destroyer |
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Preceded by | Takatsuki-class destroyer |
Succeeded by | Yamagumo-class destroyer |
In commission | 1967–2000 |
Completed | 3 |
Retired | 3 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Destroyer |
Displacement |
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Length | 115 m (377 ft 4 in) |
Beam | 11.8 m (38 ft 9 in) |
Draft | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
Complement | 210 |
Sensors and processing systems |
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Electronic warfare & decoys | NOLR-1B electronic warfare suite |
Armament |
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Aircraft carried | 2 × QH-50D DASH anti-submarine drone helicopter (removed in 1979-82 and ASROC fitted) |
This class derived from its predecessor Yamagumo class to be fitted with the QH-50D DASH, the new anti-submarine drone helicopter in return for the removal of the ASROC system. And similarly, it mainly tasked with Anti-submarine warfare. In 1969, after the production of the QH-50D ceased, this class was no longer built and construction of the Yamagumo-class resumed.
The JMSDF considered refitting Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System Mk.1 with the Kaman SH-2 Seasprite helicopter in return for the facility of DASH, but this plan was abandoned because of the problem of cost. Finally, the facility of DASH was removed in 1979-82, and Mk.16 GMLS for the ASROC system was fitted.
Murakumo was refitted in 1978 for use as a gun trials ship. Rear Mk.33 gun was removed and a new OTO Melara 76 mm gun was added.
Pennant no. | Name | Shipbuilder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Training Ship Conversion | Decommissioned |
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DD-116 TV-3509 |
Minegumo | Mitsui Shipbuilding, Tamano shipyard | March 14, 1967 | December 16, 1967 | August 31, 1968 | August 1, 1995 | March 18, 1999 |
DD-117 TV-3510 |
Natsugumo | Uraga Heavy Industries | June 26, 1967 | July 25, 1968 | April 25, 1969 | August 1, 1995 | March 18, 1999 |
DD-118 TV-3511 |
Murakumo | Maizuru Heavy Industries | October 19, 1968 | November 15, 1969 | August 21, 1970 | March 16, 1998 | June 18, 2000 |
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Combatant ship classes of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force | |
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Helicopter Destroyer (DDH) | |
Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) | |
Destroyer (DD) | |
All Purpose Destroyer (DDA) | |
Anti Submarine Destroyer (DDK) | |
Destroyer Escort (DE) | |
Frigate Multi-Purpose/Mine (FFM) |
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Patrol Frigate (PF) |
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Submarine (SS) |
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Ocean Minehunters/Minesweepers (MHS) |
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Minesweeper Tenders (MST) |
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Minelayers (MMC) |
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Coastal Minehunters/Minesweepers (MHC/MSC) |
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Amphibious Warfare (LST/LCU/LCS/LCI) |
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Diving Support Vessel (YDT) |
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Cable Laying Ship (ARC) |
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Yacht (ASY) |
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Research Ship (AGS/AOS) |
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Replenishment Ship (AO/AOE) |
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Patrol boat (PG) |
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Submarine chaser (PC) |
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Training ship (TV/ATS/TSS) | |
Submarine rescue ship (ASR/AS) |
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Experimental ship (ASE) |
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Icebreaker (AGB) |
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