Diplomacy
2017/5/11
“IZUMO”, Japanese Helicopter-loaded Destroyer is coming to Singapore!
This year, Republic of Singapore Navy marks 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee!) and they are planning to host International Maritime Review (IMR). Congratulations! In order to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) are dispatching 2 ships ("IZUMO" and "SAZANAMI") to join the IMR to be held on 15th May.
DDH “IZUMO”
- Commission: March 25, 2015
- Standard Displacement: 19,950t
- Dimension: Length 248 x Width 38 x Depth 23.5 (m)
(Movie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZUbnCw5mvk
DD “SAZANAMI”
- Commission: February 16, 2005
- Standard Displacement: 4,650t
- Dimension: Length 151 x Width 17.5 x Depth 11(m)
*Photos: Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces