Takatsuki class destroyer
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The Takatsuki class destroyer is the predecessor of the Hatsuyuki class destroyer, and this class is mainly for ASW duties.
In 1985-88, Takatsuki and Kikuzuki were upgraded with Sea Sparrow launchers, Harpoon missile launchers, Phalanx CIWS systems (Kikuzuki only), new FCS (FCS-2-12) and TASS. Mochizuki and Nagatsuki has upgrade program, but both were not upgraded.
- Displacement: 3100t standard; 4500t full load
- Armament:
- 2 5 in main guns
- 1 ASROC ASW system
- 1 375mm ASW rocket launcher
- 3 Triple Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
- 2 QH-50D DASH
- Complement: 270
| Pennant no. | Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD-164 | Takatsuki | July 1, 1966 | 1967 | 2002 | |
| DD-165 | Kikuzuki | March 25, 1967 | 1968 | 2003 | |
| DD-66/ ASU-7019 |
Mochizuki | March 15, 1968 | 1969 | 1999 | |
| DD-167 | Nagatsuki | March 19, 1969 | 1970 | 1996 |
Combatant ship classes of the JMSDF
