Takatsuki class (たかつき型護衛艦)
1967
Anti submarine warfare vessels. During 1985-1988 were refit with SAM Sea Sparrow, CIWS Phalanx and Harpoon antiship missiles.
| Destroyer · ships | |
| crew: | 270 |
| full load (tn): | 4500 |
| length (m): | 136 |
| beam (m): | 13.4 |
| draught (m): | 4.4 |
| range (nm): | 6000 |
| max speed (knots): | 32 |
| power (shp): | 60000 |
Class Family
Systems
| 2 | Naval Engine | boilers |
| 2 | Naval Engine | steam turbines |
| Rocket Launcher | ASW mortar 375 mm | |
| 2 | Naval Gun | Mark 42 5/54 inch (127mm) |
| Torpedo Launchers | Mk 16 8-cell ASROC | |
| 2 | Torpedo Launchers | Mk 32 triple-tube 324mm |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Ishikawajima Shipyard (IHI) |
2 |
| Mitsubishi Nagasaki |
2 |
Aircraft
Landing platform only. No hangar
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrodyne DSN / QH-50 DASH | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
2 | 2 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2002 | DD 164 | JDS Takatsuki |
| 1968 | 2003 | DD 165 | JDS Kikuzuki |
| 1969 | 1999 | DD 166 | JDS Mochizuki |
| 1970 | 1996 | DD 167 | JDS Nagatsuki |