The ''Hatakaze''-class of

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s is a third generation

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of vessels in service with the

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(JMSDF). They were the first of the JMSDF's ships to have gas-turbine propulsion. The core weapon suite of the class is similar to that of the preceding , but various improvements were made in many areas. Most notable are those that allow the ''Hatakaze''-class to function as a group

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. Normally, this duty resides with a larger type of ship, but, in case of their absence due to repairs, accident, or battle damage, the ''Hatakaze'' design allows for it to function as a

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. ''Hatakaze'' destroyers operate the OYQ-4-1 type tactical control system. Its weapon systems include the

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, anti-submarine rockets, the

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, two Mark 15 20 mm

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gun mounts, two

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mounts in a triple tube configuration, and two 5 inch/54 caliber Mark 42 rapid-fire guns.

Ships in the class

References

External links

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{{Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Destroyer classes Ships built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Ships in the class

See also

References

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