Yaeyama-class minesweeper
 JMSDF Yaeyama (MSO-301)
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| Class overview | |
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| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | list error: <br /> list (help) 1,000 tons standard (Official) 1,250 tons full load (estimated) |
| Length | 67 m (329 ft) |
| Beam | 11.8 m (38.7 ft) |
| Draft | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) |
| Depth | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
| Propulsion | list error: <br /> list (help) Diesel, two Mitsubishi 6NMU-TA1 diesels 2,400 hp (1.76 MW), two shafts one 350 hp (257 kW) hydrojet bow thruster |
| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h) |
| Complement | 60 |
| Armament | list error: <br /> list (help) • 1 JM-61 Sea Vulcan • Mine-hunting and sweeping equipment |
The Yaeyama class is the largest class of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers, designed for open-sea mine clearance operations. Three ships were built in the class, a further three ships were planned but were cancelled. The ships use wooden hulls to reduce their magnetic signature. Yaeyama class is one of the largest-sized wooden hull ships designed today (except old and replica ships).
Jane's Fighting Ships notes their similarity to the U.S. Avenger-class minesweepers.
Ships in the class
| Pennant no. | Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Home port | Unit |
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| MSO-301 | Yaeyama | 30 August 1990 | 29 August 1991 | 16 March 1993 | Yokosuka | Minesweeper Division 51 |
| MSO-302 | Tsushima | 20 July 1990 | 20 September 1991 | 23 March 1993 | Yokosuka | Minesweeper Division 51 |
| MSO-303 | Hachijyo | 17 May 1991 | 15 December 1992 | 24 March 1994 | Yokosuka | Minesweeper Division 51 |
External links
References
- Minesweeper Division 51 (see above)
- Mine warfare force JMSDF (Japanese, Official)
- Jane's Fighting Ships 2005–2006