Japanese Destroyers

Three different destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Yokosuka, Japan. DDG 174 looks very much like a US Arleigh Burke class destroyer, and uses much of the same technology and weapons systems. DD 111 is the oldest ship here, and her primary mission is anti-submarine warfare. DDH 181 is Japan's newest "destroyer." It looks very much like a modern LHD of the US Navy, however, it does not have a floodable well-deck and does not cary landing craft that can hit the beach. The Japanese Navy is defensive in nature - amphibious warships that carry Marines are definitely offensive tools of maritime warfare. DDH 181 carries many helicopters and has hanger bays to hold aircraft within the ship.