JS Noshiro (FFM-3) is the third ship of the Mogami-class frigates of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). She was named after the Noshiro River and shares her name with a World War II light cruiser Noshiro and Cold War destroyer escort Noshiro.
-01.jpg) Noshiro during her launching ceremony, 22 June 2021.
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| Name |
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| Namesake | Noshiro |
| Ordered | 2019 |
| Builder | Mitsubishi, Nagasaki |
| Laid down | 15 July 2020 |
| Launched | 22 June 2021 |
| Commissioned | 15 December 2022 |
| Identification | Pennant number: FFM-3 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Mogami-class frigate |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 133 m (436 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 16 m (52 ft 6 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | over 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 2 × RHIB, UUV, USV |
| Crew | 90 |
| Sensors and processing systems | |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | NOLQ-3E (Passive radar system + Electronic attack capability is integrated into the main radar antenna), Chaff dispenser |
| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 1 × SH-60L helicopter |
| Aviation facilities | Single hangar |
Development and design
editIn 2015 the Japanese defense budget allocated funds to study the construction of a new "compact-type hull destroyer with additional multi-functional capabilities" as well as a new radar system for the destroyer.[1] In the same year Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiled the frigate's first concept model (30FF) which they have been developing with their own funds.[2][3]
The 30DX design has an overall length of 133 metres (436 ft 4 in), breadth of 16 metres (52 ft 6 in), a standard displacement of 3,900 tons with a full load displacement of about 5,500 tons, and a maximum speed of over 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph).[4] Weapons include a Mk 45 gun, two remote weapon stations above the bridge, 16 Mk 41 VLS at the bow, eight anti-ship missiles, one SeaRAM, an SH-60L helicopter, torpedoes, and decoy launchers. It can also deploy and recover unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and sea mines from the rear ramp beneath the helideck.[5] It is also expected to use a naval version of the Type 03 Chū-SAM.[6]
Construction and career
editNoshiro was laid down on 15 July 2020 at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nagasaki and launched on 22 June 2021.[7][8] She was commissioned on 15 December 2022.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Defense Programs and Budget of Japan Overview of FY2015 Budget" (PDF). Japan Ministry of Defense. January 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Japan's ATLA Selected MHI & Mitsui to build 30DX Surface Combatant for JMSDF". Navy Recognition. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveiled 30FF or DEX Next Generation Vessel Concept for the JMSDF". Navy Recognition. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ DefenseWebTV (12 April 2018). "Sea-Air-Space 2018 Day 3 - JMSDF 30DX - Zodiac H-1300 - MARTAC Mantas - HII LX(R) - Airbus VSR700". YouTube. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "SAS 2018: Japan's MHI Showcasing 30DX Multi-Mission Frigate Design". Navy Recognition. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Takahashi, Kosuke (2 November 2018). "MHI to build two new multirole frigates for JMSDF". Jane's 360. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force: 海 上 幕 僚 監 部. "令和元年度計画護衛艦の命名式・進水式について" (PDF) (in Japanese). 15 June 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ 共同通信 (22 June 2021). "海自の新型護衛艦「のしろ」進水 もがみ型3番艦、長崎 ｜ 共同通信". 共同通信 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ admin (22 June 2021). "Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to Christen Mogami-class Frigate JS Noshiro (FFM-3)". MilitaryLeak. Retrieved 22 June 2021.