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Haruna-class destroyer
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason C. Swink (RELEASED) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Haruna-classdestroyer

Destroyers · Japan · 1972
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Haruna-classdestroyer

Haruna-class destroyer
Haruna-class destroyer Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason C. Swink (RELEASED) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Survivability
75
Versatility
70
Endurance
70
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Japan
CategoryDestroyers
EraCold War
In service1972–1973
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Destroyers MASS Rating
19/43
Cold War
63/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Survivability
75
Versatility
70
Endurance
70
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Haruna-class destroyer
Category
Country
Production
1972–1973
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1970
  • Launched1972
  • Commissioned1973
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement4,950 t
  • Full Load Displacement5,029.2 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)153.1 m
  • Beam17.5 m
  • Draft5.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement370
◆Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed31 kn
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
▲Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed2
  • Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1972Production started
  2. 1973Production ended
54
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket or missile: a weapon system used to detect and engage underwater targets, typically deployed from aircraft.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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