Additional information
| Weight | 3,54 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 70 × 23 × 11 cm |
| Army | Japanese |
| Brands | |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Product | |
| Pack | Single |
| Scale | 1/450 |
| Theme | Military, Naval |
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Hyuga (DDH-181) is a modern Japanese helicopter (another class term: helicopter destroyer). The keel of this ship was laid in 2006 and the launching took place in August 2007. The unit was accepted into service with the Japan Naval Self-Defense Forces in March 2009. The overall length of the vessel at the time of launching was 197 meters and a beam of 33 meters. Full displacement reaches some 19,000 tons, and top speed is likely to exceed 30 knots. Armament on board consists of, among others, 16 Mk. 41 or two 20 mm Vulcan Phalanx kits. The ship can operate a maximum of 18-20 aircraft.
Hyuga (DDH-181) is the first of two ships belonging to the class of the same name. Units of this type were created to replace the Shirane-class destroyers in the line. Compared to their predecessors, they differ in many elements. First of all, they have a continuous flight deck, almost completely different on-board armament, and are more than twice the displacement of the Shirane-type units. The main purpose of Hyuga ships is ZOP (anti-submarine combat) activities. Hyuga (DDH-181) was built by IHI Corporation at a shipyard in Yokohama and takes its name from one of the prefectures of modern Japan and one of the Japanese battleships of World War II. Shortly after entering service, Hyuga (DDH-181) participated in a joint exercise with the U.S. Navy and operated with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. In March 2011, the unit supported the rescue operation in Miyagi Prefecture after the earthquake. In June 2017, Hyuga operated in the waters of the Korean Strait due to the increased political tension caused by North Korea and the development of its nuclear program.