Takanami Class Japanese Destroyer

Takanami class destroyer Japanese anti-submarine warfare. Five destroyers were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and IHI Corporation between 2000 and 2004. Takanami class is preceded by Murasame class and was succeeded by Akizuki class destroyers. Takanami class has a helicopter deck and hangar aft to allow the operations of a single SH-60J ASW helicopter.

The keel of the first ship of the class, Takanami (DD-110), was established in April 2000. It was launched in July 2001 and commissioned in March 2003. Onami (DD-111) was placed in May 2000, launched in September 2001 and commissioned in March 2003.

Makinami (DD-112) was established in July 2001, launched in August 2002 and commissioned in March 2004. The keel of Sazanami (DD-113) was established in April 2002. It was released in August 2003 and launched in February 2005.

The last ship of the class, Suzunami (DD-114), was established in September 2003. It was released in August 2004 and charged with JMSDF in February 2006. All boats are named after World War II destroyers. The Takanami class destroyers are capable of conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) operations.

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SSN774 Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarines

The SSN774 Virginia Class Fast Attack Submarines are 377 meters long, have a beam of 34 feet, and the box 32 feet of water (surfaced.) Her full load displacement is 7,800 tons submerged. Praise the ship is 134 officers and enlisted. The Virginia-class submarines have a maximum speed of 25 knots on the surface and a submerged speed of over 32 knots. The maximum diving depth is over 800 feet. Because the reactor in the Virginia-class submarine is designed to survive the life of the town, the radius of action of these submarines is almost unlimited.

To support SOC operations, the Virginia-class submarines are capable of carrying and launching both the DDS (dry deck shelter) and SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle). These submarines are equipped with a locking 9-man diver chamber for rapid deployment of swimmers directly from the submarine.

The Virginia-class submarines are the first class of U.S. submarine to be equipped with a helmet system does not penetrate fiber optic periscope. The Virginia is equipped with two VHL-1 Kollmorgen photonic masts. In addition to the standard capabilities of traditional periscopes optical light, photonic masts also incorporate LLTV (Low Light TV), thermal imaging and laser ranging capabilities.

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MH-60S Knighthawk New US Navy Helicopter

The Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk multimission helicopter entered service in February 2002. The U.S. Navy expected to acquire a total of 237 of the MH-60S helicopters to conduct vertical replenishment missions as search and rescue of combat, support for the war and special measures in the mine air.

The helicopter began full rate production in August 2002. From January 2011 52 MH-60R and MH-60S helicopter 154 were in service with the U.S. Navy. The first implementation of the new helicopter was conducted aboard USS Essex, Wasp class amphibious assault ship in January 2003 and a series MH-60S helicopter were deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The helicopter was originally designated CH-60S, as a replacement for the U.S. Navy Boeing CH-46D Sea Knight transport helicopters, heavy on the vertical replenishment role. The helicopter was redesignated MH-60S, as a result of expansion in the mission requirements to include a wide range of additional capabilities of combat support. Withdrawal of U.S. Navy Knights concluded the Sea in September 2004.

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S-3B viking Anti Submarine Warfare

The S-3B viking was originally developed in anti submarine warfare (ASW) as its primary mission. Now, the role of S-3B aircraft Carrier Aviation is changing focus. ASW S-3B aircraft and Mining War missions were eliminated by the Chief of Naval Operations Message in December 1999. The misconfiguration of the aircraft, according to the specific ASW equipment removal was carried out according to the AFC 284, this change was completed in FY00.

The S-3B aircraft conducted a myriad of functions including but not limited to, Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), amphibious warfare, Counter-targeting, beyond the horizon Targeting, aerial reconnaissance, and command and control. S-3B Aircraft are tasked commanders carrier battle group to provide surface surveillance and intelligence gathering, electronic warfare, mine warfare, coordinated search and rescue missions and support fleet, including the wing's air tank.

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SH-60B Anti-Submarine Warfare

The SH-60B was designed as an anti-submarine warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), anti-ship surveillance and Orientation (PCSA) helicopter support. In addition, the SH-60B is capable of performing missions of public services such as vertical replenishment and communications relay, and as such has been developed for the operation of the Navy's fleet of frigates, destroyers and cruisers. The Seahawk is equipped with a reward of sliding and lockable door on the right side of the cargo compartment. The SH-60B is equipped with an externally mounted rescue hoist 600 pounds is on the right side of the fuselage. As with the UH-60, SH-60B is equipped with a cargo hook mounted on the external center of £ 6,000 nominal. External weapons and auxiliary systems are mounted on a pair of tower-mounted weapon aft of the cargo / crew. The right wing will accommodate a single weapon or external fuel tank, while the tower on the left will consider two weapons.

The SH-60B uses a wheel tricycle landing gear system similar to the Army UH-60 Blackhawk, except that the tail wheel assembly has been moved forward to shorten the wheelbase for warship operations . In addition, the tail wheel is equipped with two wheels of a defect in the UH-60, and all landing struts have been re-enforced the role of increased rebound shock absorption on hard landing situations. The SH-60B is RAST (Recovery, Assist, insurance, and displacement) equipped, which allows Seahawk to be recovered at sea state 5 (33 kt winds, 13 "swell, 6-degree field, 15 degrees roll) conditions. The Seahawk is capable of hovering, air refueling.

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