Asazuki (PLH-35) is a Reimei-class patrol vessel currently operated by the Japanese Coast Guard.
Design
Reimei-class carries two 40 mm autocanon and two JM61 20 mm machine guns, as does the Akitsushima.[2] Gun mounts of 40 mm autocanons are changed to Mk4, which is lighter than the Mk3 mounted on the Akitsushima.[2] Both are capable of being remotely controlled with optical directors.[3]
Aviation facilities are also similar to that of Akitsushima, capable of carrying two EC225LP Super Puma helicopters: however, only one helicopter is normally carried on this vessel.[2]
Construction and career
Asazuki was laid down on 25 February 2019 and launched on 15 December 2020 by Mitsubishi, Shimonoseki. She was commissioned on 12 November 2021.[4][5]
References
- ^ Kaijin-sha 2018.
- ^ a b c Kaijin-sha 2020, pp. 40–42.
- ^ Nakanomyo 2015.
- ^ ships03. "ヘリ巡「あさづき」進水!". 世界の艦船 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-05-04.
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Bibliography
- Kaijin-sha, ed. (July 2018). "Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (881). Kaijin-sha: 39–90. NAID 40021585370.
- Kaijin-sha, ed. (October 2020). "Ships of Japan Coast Guard - Patrol Vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (933). Kaijin-sha: 39–90. NAID 40022358584.
- Nakanomyo, Masami (November 2015). "History of shipboard guns on JCG's patrol vessels". Ships of the World (in Japanese) (825). Kaijin-sha: 168–173. NAID 40020597434.
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