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{{short description|Destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force}}
{{Short description|Destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force}}
{{Other ships|Japanese destroyer Akizuki}}
{{Other ships|Japanese destroyer Akizuki}}

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| Ship country= Japan
| Ship country= Japan
| Ship flag= {{Shipboxflag|Japan|naval}}
| Ship flag= {{Shipboxflag|Japan|naval}}
| Ship name= *''Akizuki''
| Ship name= *''Akizuki''
*(あきづき)
*(あきづき)
| Ship namesake=[[JDS Akizuki|Akizuki (1959)]]
| Ship namesake=[[JDS Akizuki|Akizuki (1959)]]
| Ship ordered=2007
| Ship ordered=2007
| Ship awarded=
| Ship awarded=
| Ship builder=[[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries|Mitsubishi]], [[Nagasaki]]
| Ship builder=[[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries|Mitsubishi]], [[Nagasaki]]
| Ship original cost=
| Ship original cost=
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|Ship displacement=*5,000 tonnes standard
|Ship displacement=*5,000 tonnes standard
*6,800 tonnes full load
*6,800 tonnes full load
|Ship length={{convert|150.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship length={{convert|150.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship beam={{convert|18.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship beam={{convert|18.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship height=
|Ship height=
|Ship draft={{convert|5.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship draft={{convert|5.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship depth={{convert|10.9|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship depth={{convert|10.9|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|Ship hold depth=
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** [[RIM-162 ESSM]] [[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]]
** [[RIM-162 ESSM]] [[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]]
** [[RUM-139 VL-ASROC]] (DD 115)
** [[RUM-139 VL-ASROC]] (DD 115)
** [[Type 07 Vertical Launch Anti-submarine rocket|Type 07 VL-ASROC]] (DD 116 to DD 118)
** [[Type 07 VL-ASROC]] (DD 116 to DD 118)
|Ship armor=
|Ship armor=
|Ship aircraft=1 × [[Mitsubishi SH-60|SH-60K]] helicopter
|Ship aircraft=1 × [[Mitsubishi SH-60|SH-60K]] helicopter
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'''JS ''Akizuki'' (DD-115)''' is the [[lead ship]] of [[Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)|Akizuki-class destroyers]]. She was commissioned on 14 March 2012.
'''JS ''Akizuki'' (DD-115)''' is the [[lead ship]] of [[Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)|Akizuki-class destroyers]]. She was commissioned on 14 March 2012.


==Construction and career==
==Construction and career==
''Akizuki'' was [[Keel laying|laid down]] at [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]] [[Nagasaki]] Shipyard & Machinery Works on July 17, 2009 as the 2007 plan 5,000-ton type escort ship No. 2244 based on the medium-term defense capability development plan, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] and named on October 13, 2010. Launch, the public trial started on July 28, 2011, [[Commissioned (ship)|commissioned]] on March 14, 2012, and was incorporated into the 5th escort group of the 1st escort group. The fixed port is [[Sasebo Naval Arsenal|Sasebo base]].<ref>MSN産経ニュース新型護衛艦「あきづき」進水に歓声、三菱重工長崎造船所2010年10月13日</ref>
''Akizuki'' was [[Keel laying|laid down]] at [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]] [[Nagasaki]] Shipyard & Machinery Works on July 17, 2009, as the 2007 plan 5,000-ton type escort ship No. 2244 based on the medium-term defense capability development plan, [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] and named on October 13, 2010. Launch, the public trial started on July 28, 2011, [[Commissioned (ship)|commissioned]] on March 14, 2012, and was incorporated into the 5th escort group of the 1st escort group. The fixed port is [[Sasebo Naval Arsenal|Sasebo base]].<ref>MSN産経ニュース新型護衛艦「あきづき」進水に歓声、三菱重工長崎造船所2010年10月13日</ref>


On July 5, 2015, as the 22nd dispatched [[Anti-piracy measures in Somalia|anti-piracy]] action surface corps, sailed from [[Sasebo Naval Arsenal|Sasebo base]] to the [[Gulf of Aden]] off the [[Coastline of Somalia|coast of Somalia]] with [[JS Sawagiri]].<ref>https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20151201_01.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20150622_03.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
On July 5, 2015, as the 22nd dispatched [[Anti-piracy measures in Somalia|anti-piracy]] action surface corps, sailed from [[Sasebo Naval Arsenal|Sasebo base]] to the [[Gulf of Aden]] off the [[Coastline of Somalia|coast of Somalia]] with [[JS Sawagiri]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Joint Staff Press Release: アデン湾における派遣海賊対処行動に従事した艦艇の入港について（お知らせ） |url=https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20151201_01.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010212303/https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20151201_01.pdf |archive-date=2017-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Joint Staff Press Release: 派遣海賊対処行動水上部隊の交代について（お知らせ） |url=https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20150622_03.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701150247/https://www.mod.go.jp/js/Press/press2015/press_pdf/p20150622_03.pdf |archive-date=2015-07-01}}</ref>


On April 18, 2021, she departed from Sasebo base as the 5th dispatch information gathering activity water squadron. In addition to conducting PCR tests on all crew members, we plan to conduct training, etc. for 14 days in the waters near Japan, observe the health of the crew members, and then advance toward the Middle East. Take over the mission from "Suzunami".
On April 18, 2021, she departed from Sasebo base as the 5th dispatch information gathering activity water squadron. In addition to conducting PCR tests on all crew members, we plan to conduct training, etc. for 14 days in the waters near Japan, observe the health of the crew members, and then advance toward the Middle East. Take over the mission from "Suzunami".


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:JS Akizuki (DD-115) - starboard view.jpg|JS ''Akizuki'' at [[Yokosuka]] preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
File:JS Akizuki (DD-115) - starboard view.jpg|JS ''Akizuki'' at [[Yokosuka]] preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
File:JS Akizuki (DD-115) - starboard Bow View.jpg|JS ''Akizuki'' at [[Yokosuka]] preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
File:JS Akizuki (DD-115) - starboard Bow View.jpg|JS ''Akizuki'' at [[Yokosuka]] preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
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{{Commons category|JS Akizuki (DD-115)}}
{{Commons category|JS Akizuki (DD-115)}}
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{{Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)}}
{{Akizuki-class destroyer (2010)}}

Latest revision as of 23:22, 15 November 2024

For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Akizuki.

JS Akizuki
History
Japan
Name
  • Akizuki
  • (あきづき)
NamesakeAkizuki (1959)
Ordered2007
BuilderMitsubishi, Nagasaki
Laid down17 July 2009
Launched13 October 2010
Commissioned14 March 2012
HomeportSasebo
IdentificationDD-115
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeAkizuki-class destroyer
Displacement
  • 5,000 tonnes standard
  • 6,800 tonnes full load
Length150.5 m (493 ft 9 in)
Beam18.3 m (60 ft 0 in)
Draft5.3 m (17 ft 5 in)
Depth10.9 m (35 ft 9 in)
PropulsionCOGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement200
Sensors and
processing systems
  • ATECS (advanced technology command system)
  • OYQ-11 ACDS
  • FCS-3A AAW system
  • OQQ-22 ASW system
  • NOLQ-3D EW system
  • OPS-20C surface search radar
Armament
Aircraft carried1 × SH-60K helicopter

JS Akizuki (DD-115) is the lead ship of Akizuki-class destroyers. She was commissioned on 14 March 2012.

Construction and career

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Akizuki was laid down at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works on July 17, 2009, as the 2007 plan 5,000-ton type escort ship No. 2244 based on the medium-term defense capability development plan, launched and named on October 13, 2010. Launch, the public trial started on July 28, 2011, commissioned on March 14, 2012, and was incorporated into the 5th escort group of the 1st escort group. The fixed port is Sasebo base.[1]

On July 5, 2015, as the 22nd dispatched anti-piracy action surface corps, sailed from Sasebo base to the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia with JS Sawagiri. [2][3]

On April 18, 2021, she departed from Sasebo base as the 5th dispatch information gathering activity water squadron. In addition to conducting PCR tests on all crew members, we plan to conduct training, etc. for 14 days in the waters near Japan, observe the health of the crew members, and then advance toward the Middle East. Take over the mission from "Suzunami".

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  • JS Akizuki at Yokosuka preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
    JS Akizuki at Yokosuka preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
  • JS Akizuki at Yokosuka preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
    JS Akizuki at Yokosuka preparing for observing ceremony on 6 October 2012.
  • JS Akizuki at Wakayama on 16 July 2016.
    JS Akizuki at Wakayama on 16 July 2016.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to JS Akizuki (DD-115).
  1. ^ MSN産経ニュース新型護衛艦「あきづき」進水に歓声、三菱重工長崎造船所2010年10月13日
  2. ^ "Joint Staff Press Release: アデン湾における派遣海賊対処行動に従事した艦艇の入港について（お知らせ）" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Joint Staff Press Release: 派遣海賊対処行動水上部隊の交代について（お知らせ）" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2015.


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