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Towada-class replenishment ship
Photo: MCSN Declan Barnes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Replenishment & Logistics Ships · Japan · 1985
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Towada-classreplenishmentship

Towada-class replenishment ship
Towada-class replenishment ship Photo: MCSN Declan Barnes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Cargo Capacity
75
Replenishment-at-Sea Capability
85
Range
70
Transfer Rate
80
Versatility
85
Aviation
60
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
90
Endurance
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Japan
ManufacturerIHI Corporation
CategoryReplenishment & Logistics Ships
EraCold War
In service1985–1989
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality83%
77
Replenishment & Logistics Ships MASS Rating
1/5
Cold War
2/17
All-Time
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · 10 axes scored
Cargo Capacity
75
Replenishment-at-Sea Capability
85
Range
70
Transfer Rate
80
Versatility
85
Aviation
60
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
90
Endurance
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the replenishment & logistics ships category.
01 / Overview
Towada-class replenishment ship
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–1989
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REPLENISHMENT & LOGISTICS SHIPS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
replenishment & logistics ships category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the replenishment & logistics ships category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Commissioned1987
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement8,100 t
  • Full Load Displacement8,100 t
  • Length167 m
  • Beam22 m
  • Draft6.5 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Shaft Power52,000 kW
  • Top Speed22 kn
  • Range10,500
  • Complement (crew)140
◇Self-Defense1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 1987Entered service
  3. 1989Production ended
41
years in service
4
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
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