MilitaryMashu
Replenishment Shipconfirmed
The Mashū-class is a series of replenishment oilers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). They were built from 2002-04. The ships have the hull designator AOE. The Mashū-class was designed as an enlarged, improved version of the Towada-class fast combat support ships. The vessels are capable of mounting two Phalanx CIWS by design. They have been in commission from 2004 onwards.
Specifications
| Type | Replenishment Ship |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation, Maizuru Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Tokyo |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 221 m |
| Speed | 24 kn |
| Range | 9,500 nmi |
| Crew | 150 |
| Displacement | 25,000 t |
| Main armament | 2 × Phalanx CIWS |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2 | confirmed |
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