Hiuchi-class support ship

The Hiuchi class support ship is designed to provide Auxiliary Multi-purpose Support (AMS) for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Class overview
Builders
OperatorsJapan Maritime Self-Defense Force
General characteristics
Class and typeHiuchi class AMS
Displacement980 long tons (1,000 t)
Length65 m (213 ft)
Beam12.0 m (39.4 ft)
Height5.8 m (19 ft)
Draft3.5 m (11 ft)
PropulsionDiesel
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement40
NotesSpecial Equipment: crane system, towing system, fire system

The Hiuchi AMS class replaced the Auxiliary Service Utility class (ASU). The primary mission of these vessels is to support training exercises of other ships, including shooting practice and torpedo launching practice.

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