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Japan Launches New Carrier, "Kaga"
2015-08-28
Japan has launched the second in its new class of helicopter carrier ‐ the largest Japanese ships since World War II ‐ in a Thursday ceremony in Yokohama.

The 24,000-ton Kaga (DDH-184) ‐ built by ship builder Japan Marine United ‐ bears the same name as the World War II Imperial Japanese Navy carrier Kaga that was part of Pearl Harbor attack and was sunk in the Battle Midway.

The ship follows JS Izumo (DDH-183) which entered service in the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) in March.

The Japanese have said the primary roles of the two ships are anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC

#9  Good planning. It seems to be commissioned as one thing but can, relative to building a completed, more strategic replacement; be resourced efficiently as a "Transformered" asset.

This, as contrasted with our Military procurement system (Motto: "Can we get it in different colors?").
Posted by: Blossom Unains5562   2015-08-28 23:40  

#8  I thought it was named for the Chairman on Iron Chef.

"Ahh, carriers..."
Posted by: charger   2015-08-28 20:25  

#7  Seems like a lot of ship for just 14 helicopters. May I assume that given a crunch they could embark more?
Posted by: Steve White   2015-08-28 19:37  

#6  Wouldn't a ramp be useful for STOVL helicopters?
Posted by: gorb   2015-08-28 18:40  

#5   given the off set "island" it wouldn't take to much effort to put a ramp on the bow and launch fighter/bombers

Word is the Kaga's hull structure is capable of being refitted with a ramp.
Posted by: Pappy   2015-08-28 17:20  

#4  Nice sized little skiff
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2015-08-28 17:02  

#3  "Kaga".

Wonder if the "Hiryu" "Soryu" and "Akagi" are in the pipeline as well?

"humanitarian and disaster relief" missions?
Sure, what ever you say.


Posted by: Nguard   2015-08-28 16:44  

#2  bingo
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2015-08-28 15:02  

#1  Hmm given the off set "island" it wouldn't take to much effort to put a ramp on the bow and launch fighter/bombers.
Posted by: Chaith Oppressor of the Lutherans1517   2015-08-28 13:42  

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