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The Izumo-class destroyers (いずも型護衛艦, Izumo-gata-goei-kan) are helicopter destroyers in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). [2] [3] The official classification of these ships is DDH (helicopter-carrying destroyer), [4] which is accepted by the United States Naval Institute; [2] in contrast, Jane's Fighting Ships describes this official classification, but ...
JS Izumo (DDH-183) is a helicopter carrier which, as of 2022, is being converted into a light aircraft carrier.Officially classified as a multi-purpose operation destroyer, she is the lead ship in the Izumo class of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
JS Kaga (DDH-184) is a helicopter carrier of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). [1] She is currently undergoing conversion into a light aircraft carrier, which is scheduled to be complete around fiscal year 2027. [2]
The new ships, two 20,000-ton super destroyers, will defend the nation from an enemy missile attack from China and North Korea. Japan is Building the Biggest Warships in Asia, Two 20,000-Ton Super ...
Another helicopter carrier, the lead-in-class Izumo, is also being modified to carry F-35 jets. The ship previously hosted two US Marine Corps F-35Bs in October 2021 for flight operations.
The JS Kaga is an Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer initially designed to accommodate up to 28 military helicopters.. The vessel measures just over 800 feet and weighs 24,000 tons — far ...
Pages in category "Izumo-class helicopter destroyers" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
DDH – Helicopter-carrying destroyers (4 in service) Hyūga-class: 2: DDH (de facto helicopter carrier) JS Hyūga: DDH-181 2009 19,000 tonnes [9] JS Ise: DDH-182 2011 Izumo-class: 2: DDH (de facto light aircraft carrier) JS Izumo: DDH-183 2015 27,000 tonnes Converting into light aircraft carrier configuration to carry F-35B V/STOL fighters ...