MilitaryTowada
Replenishment Shipconfirmed
The Towada-class is a series of replenishment oilers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Three ships of the class were built between 1985-89. The ships have the hull designator AOE. The Towada-class was designed as an enlarged, improved version of the Sagami-class fast combat support ships. The vessels are capable of mounting the Phalanx CIWS by design, although this is not a common occurrence.
Specifications
| Type | Replenishment Ship |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation, Maizuru Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Tokyo |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 167 m |
| Speed | 22 kn |
| Range | 10,500 nmi |
| Crew | 140 |
| Displacement | 12,100 t |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3 | confirmed |
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