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Takatsuki-class destroyer
Photo: Chief Warrant Officer Three Montie Talbert III, U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Takatsuki-classdestroyer

Destroyers · Japan · 1964
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Takatsuki-classdestroyer

Takatsuki-class destroyer
Takatsuki-class destroyer Photo: Chief Warrant Officer Three Montie Talbert III, U.S. Navy · 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
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Versatility
60
Endurance
75
Aviation
30
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Japan
ManufacturerIHI Corporation
CategoryDestroyers
EraCold War
In service1964–1970
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Destroyers MASS Rating
31/43
Cold War
100/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Versatility
60
Endurance
75
Aviation
30
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Takatsuki-class destroyer
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–1970
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationDD
  • Ship TypeDestroyer
  • Builder / ShipyardIshikawajima-Harima HI, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Laid Down1964
  • Launched1966
  • Commissioned1967
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement3,100 t
  • Full Load Displacement4,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)136 m
  • Beam13.4 m
  • Draft4.4 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement270
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed32 kn
  • Cruise Speed16 kn
  • Range6,000
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunMk.42 5-inch gun
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary GunsBofors 375mm ASW rocket launcher
  • CIWSMk.15 Phalanx
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
  • Air-Search RadarOPS-11B/C
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarOPS-17
  • Combat SystemMark 56 GFCS
  • Electronic WarfareYes
▣Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed4
  • Planned4
  • Lost1
  • Retired4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1943Entered service
  2. 1964Production started
  3. 1970Production ended
62
years in service
6
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 12units
12active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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