Tachikaze class destroyer
- Tachikaze class destroyer
The "Tachikaze" class destroyer is a second generation vessel in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The ships of this class have had successive improvements after their completion, especially to their communication and tactical control systems. These air defense ships are the natural successor to the first generation air defense ship, the sclass|Amatsukaze|destroyer|2, and they were in turn, followed by newer air defense ships, the sclass|Hatakaze|destroyer|4.
The "Tachikaze" class was the first of the Maritime Self Defense Force's ships that utilised computers widely. The "Tachikaze" class uses the OYQ-4 tactical control system, an improved version of the original OYQ-1b type.
"Tachikaze" destroyers' weapon systems include the Standard surface-to-air missile, anti-submarine rockets, the RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile, two Mark 15 20-mm Phalanx CIWS gun mounts, two torpedo mounts in a triple tube configuration, and two 5 inch/54 caliber Mark 42 rapid fire guns.
In 1998, DDG-168 "Tachikaze" was converted to the flagship of "Fleet Escort Force". The aft 5 inch gun was replaced with a commander area. "Tachikaze" was decommissioned in 2007. "Sawakaze" was succeeded flagship role.
The "Tachikaze" class is being decommissioned from 2007 onwards.
Ships in the class
External links
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/japan/tachikaze.htm GlobalSecurity.org; JMSDF DDG Tachikaze Class]
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