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New Japanese Carrier?

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08...-world-war-ii/

http://global.fncstatic.com/static/m...panwarship.jpg

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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!

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Originally Posted by August (Post 2096107)

Times they are a changing!

Will it be named Shokaku :hmm2:

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Originally Posted by Catfish (Post 2096123)

Will it be named Shokaku :hmm2:

Bad luck! :)

I believe her name will be "Izumo"

Interesting name "Izumo". The original Izumo was an armored cruiser with a long and storied career.

A nice addition...should be easy to fit a 'ski-jump' to extend the range of STOVL aircraft in times of heightened tensions.

should be large enough to take off / land some drones...