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August
08-06-13, 03:22 PM
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/06/japan-unveils-new-carrier-like-warship-largest-in-its-navy-since-world-war-ii/

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Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest warship since World War II, a huge flat-top destroyer that has raised eyebrows in China and elsewhere because it bears a strong resemblance to a conventional aircraft carrier. The ship, which has a flight deck that is nearly 820 feet long, is designed to carry up to 14 helicopters. Japanese officials say it will be used in national defense -- particularly in anti-submarine warfare and border-area surveillance missions -- and to bolster the nation's ability to transport personnel and supplies in response to large-scale natural disasters, like the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011.


Times they are a changing!

Catfish
08-06-13, 03:47 PM
Times they are a changing!

Will it be named Shokaku :hmm2:

August
08-06-13, 03:55 PM
Will it be named Shokaku :hmm2:

Bad luck! :)

I believe her name will be "Izumo"

Wolferz
08-06-13, 04:16 PM
Name it Tsunami.:)

August
08-06-13, 07:10 PM
Interesting name "Izumo". The original Izumo was an armored cruiser with a long and storied career.

Jimbuna
08-07-13, 05:46 AM
A nice addition...should be easy to fit a 'ski-jump' to extend the range of STOVL aircraft in times of heightened tensions.

danasan
08-07-13, 07:47 AM
should be large enough to take off / land some drones...