MilitaryAsuka
Experimental Shipconfirmed
JS Asuka (ASE-6102) is an experimental ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The vessel was constructed by Sumitomo Heavy Industries of Tokyo, Japan and was launched on 21 June 1994. Asuka was commissioned on 22 March 1995 and since then has conducted performance confirmation tests for integrated navigation systems. The ship operates under the command of the Maritime warfare Research and Development Command.
Specifications
| Type | Experimental Ship |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo, Tokyo |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 151 m |
| Speed | 27 kn |
| Crew | 72 |
| Displacement | 6,200 t |
| Main armament | 8 cells x Mk.41 mod.17 VLS *2 x triple short torpedo launchers |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | confirmed |
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