MilitaryAbukuma
Frigateconfirmed
The Abukuma-class destroyer escort (or frigate) is the general-purpose destroyer escort of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is the successor of the earlier Yūbari class. It is being replaced by the Mogami-class frigates.
Specifications
| Type | Frigate |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 108.81 m |
| Speed | 27 kn |
| Crew | 120 |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 6 | confirmed |
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