Future of the Japanese Navy

Will face the threats of Chinese, Russian, North-Korean (and even South-Korean) Navies......a great challenge !

Cartography:
Of the entire Japanese land aera, only 0,8% were of water (3,091 km² of Rivers/Lakes). A Coastline of 34,751 km (21,593 mi). Japan has a total of 6,852 islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. A EEZ of 4,479,358 km² claimed/disputed...

Personnal Strenght: 42 000+ (+ 900 reserve).

4 Helicopters-Carriers/Destroyers:
Up to two 22DDH
248 meters, 19 000/27 000 tons planned. Expected to be commissioned by 2016+

2 Hyuga
(Hyuga, Ise). 13 000/18 000 tons, 197 meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.

2 Shirane
(Shirane, Kurama). 5 000/7 000 tons, 159 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981, to be retired by 2015/2018 and replaced by the 2 newer 22DDH.

8 AAW Destroyers
2 Atago
(Atago, Ashigara). 7000/10 000 tons, 170 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2008.

4 Kongo
(Kongo, Kirishima, Myoko, Chokai). 7 000/9 000+ tons, 161 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998.

2 Hatakaze
(Hatakaze, Shimakaze). 4600+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.

+/- 30 Destroyers/Frigates
Up to ? Akizuki
(Akizuki, Terusuki, others not yet named). 5000/6500+ tons, 150+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+

5 Takanami
(Takanami, Onami, Makinami, Sazanami, Suzunami). 4600+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2006.

9 Murasame
(Murasame, Harusame, Yudachi, Kirisame, Inazuma, Samidare, Ikazuchi, Akebono, Ariake). 4500+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1996/2002.

7 Asagiri
(Yamagiri, Yugiri, Amagiri, Hamagiri, Setogiri, Sawagiri, Umigiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1991.

9 Hatsuyuki
(Mineyuki, Sawayuki, Hamayuki, Isoyuki, Haruyuki, Yamayuki, Matsuyuki, Setiyuki, Asayuki). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987.

6 Light Frigates
6 Abukuma
(Abukuma, Jintsu, Oyodo, Sendai, Chikuma, Tone). 2500 tons, 109 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993.

+/- 16 Submarines
Up to 7 ? Soryu
(Soryu, Unryu, Hakuryu, Kenryu, up to 3 others planned......). 2900/4200 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 2009+

11 Oyashio
(Oyashio, Michishio, Uzushio, Makishio, Isoshio, Narushio, Kuroshio, Takashio, Yaeshio, Setoshio, Mochishio). 2700/4000 tons, 81+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2008.

2 Harushio
(Arashio, Wakashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.

6 Fast Attack Missile Crafts
6 Hayabusa
(Hayabusa, Wakataka, Otaka, Kumataka, Umitaka, Shiritaka). 220+ tons, 50+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2004.

3 Large Amphibious Ships
3 Osumi
(Osumi, Shimokita, Kunisaki). 8000+/14000 tons, 178 meters. Commissioned by 1998/2003.

Small Amphibious Ships
2 Yura (LSM/LCU)
(Yura, Noto). 500 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1981

2 LC-01 (LCU)
(LC-01/02). 420 tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1992

10 YF 2121 (LCM)
Uncertain data ?

2 YF 2150 (LCM)
Uncertain data ?

Up to 4 LCM Mk 6
24/50+ tons, 17 meters. Carried aboard Miura LST's.

Up to 6 LCVP
13+ tons, 10+ meters.

6 to 8 LCAC (Landing Overcrafts)
(LA-01/08). 90/180 tons, 26 meters (US LCAC-1 design). Commissioned by 1997/2004.

Mine-Warfare

1 or 2 Uraga (Support Ship/Minelayers)
(Uraga, Bungo). 5600/8000+ tons, 141 meters. Commissioned by 1997/1998.

3 Yaeyama (deep sea Mine-Hunters)
(Yaeyama, Tsushima, Hachijo). 1000+ tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.

2 or 3 Hirashima
Uncertain data ?

12 Sugashima

(Sugashima, Notojima, Tsunoshima, Naoshima, Toyoshima, Ukushima, Izushima, Aishima, Aoshima, Miyajima, Shishijima, Kuroshima). 500+ tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2007.

7 to 9 Uwajima

(Uwajima, Ieshima, Tsukishima, Maejima, Kumejima, Makishima, Tobishima, Yugeshima, Nagashima). 490+ tons, 57+ meters. Commissioned by 1990/1996.

1 Nijima

Uncertain data ?

1 Leshima

Uncertain data ?

Fex radio-controlled drone mine crafts
15 tons, 18 meters (Swedish design). Commissioned by 1998/1999

5 Replenishment Oilers
2 Masyu

(Masyu, Omi). 13500 tons, 221 meters. Commissioned by 2004/2005.

3 Towada
(Towada, Tokiwa, Hamana). 8000/15000+ tons, 167 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990

+/- 8 Training Ships
1 Kashima

(Kashima). 4000 tons, 143 meters. Commissioned by 1995.

2 Shimayuki (only 1 ops ?)

Uncertain data ?

1 Asagiri (Training Frigate)

(Asagiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988, converted by 2005.

2 Hatsuyuki (Training Frigates)
(Shirayuki, Shimayuki). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987, converted by 1999/2011.

2 Harushio (Training Submarines)
(Fuyushio, Asashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1995/1997, converted by 2000/2011.

1 YTE-13 (Training Tender)
(YTE-13). 170 tons, 35+ meters. Commissioned by 2002.

Dozens & dozens of small training sailboats/crafts.

Others Auxiliary Ships
1 Muroto (Cable Layer)

(Muroto). 4500 tons, 131 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Chihaya (Submarine Rescue Ship)

(Chihaya). 5400+ tons, 127+ meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Chiyoda (Submarine Rescue Ship)

(Chiyoda). 3600/4400 tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1985

1 Shonan

Uncertain data/status ?

1 Nichinan (Hydrographic Survey Ship)
(Nichinan). 3300/4000 tons, 111 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

1 Suma (Hydrographic Survey Ship)

(Suma). 1100+ tons, 72 meters. Commissioned by 1982.

1 Futami (Hydrographic Survey Ship)
(Futami). 2000/3000 tons, 96+ meters. Commissioned by 1979

2 Hibiki (Ocean Surveillance Ship)

(Hibiki, Harima). 3700 tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.

1 Asuka (weapons trials ship)
(Asuka). 4200+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1995.

1 Kurihama (weapons trials ship)
(Kurihama). 950/1400 tons, 68 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Tenryu (Target ship)

(Tenryu). 2400/3500 tons, 106 meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Kurobe (Target ship)
(Kurobe). 2200/3200 tons, 101 meters. Commissioned by 1989.

1 Shirase (Ice-Breaker)

(Shirase). 11000/18000 tons, 134 meters. Commissioned by 1983

5 Hiuchi (Support Ships)

(Hiuchi, Suo, Amakusa...). 980+ tons, 65 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008.

1 Hashidate (Yacht)
(Hashidate). 400 tons, 62 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

Service Crafts/Harbour Crafts

Data unclear, due to the fact that many small ageing harbour crafts are being progressively continually replaced by newer crafts...

Severals Landing Crafts Lighters
(7 YL-09; 12 YF-2121...+ 7 LCVP)

Severals Personnal Launches
(1 YF-2137; 4 YF-2131; 1 YF-2126; 3 YF-2123; 5 YF-1029; 11 YF-2088; 2 YF-1022 + some others new crafts)

Severals Fuel Lighters
(9 YO-29; 2 YO-28; 7 YO-21; 1 YO-14; 2 YO-10; 5 YG-07; 1 YB-01; 4 YB-101 + some others new crafts)

6 YDT-01 (Diving Tenders)
(YDT-01/06). 300+ tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2003

Severals Harbors Tugs
(20 YT-58; 4 YT-53; 10 YT-75; 3 YT-60; 3 YT-34 + some others new crafts)

2 YR-01 Fireboats
(YR-01/02). 60 tons, 25 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2002.

Severals Barges, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & so...

JAPANESE COAST GUARD (12 000+)
+/- 26 Cutters/Ocean Patrol Vessels

1 Izu
(Izu). 3500 tons, 110 meters. Commissioned by 1997

1 Kojima (training cutter)
(Kojima). 2600/2900 tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1993

2 Mizuho

(Mizuho, Yashima). 5000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.

1 Shikishima

(Shikishima). 6500+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1992.

2 Ryukyu
(Ryukyu, Daisen). 3500+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2001.

1 Soya

(Soya). 3200+ tons, 98+ meters. Commissioned by 1978

1 Miura (training cutter)
(Miura). 3000+ tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1998

1 Nojima
(Oki). 800+ tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1989

7 Tsugaru

(Tsugaru, Oosumi, Hayato, Zao, Chikuzen, Settsu, Echigo). 3300+ tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1979/1990.

2 or 3 Hida
(Hida, Akaishi). 1800 tons, 95 meters. Commissioned by 2006+

4 Hakata
(Hakata, Dejima, Satsuma, Motoru). 1400/1900 tons, 93+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2000.

3 Ojika
(Erimo, Kudaka, Yahiko). 1200/1800 tons, 91+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1995.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels (Large)
22 to 26 Shiretoko

(Shiretoko, Esan, Wakasa, Shimanto, Rishiri, Matsushima, Iwaki, Shikine, Suruga, Rebun, Chokai, Nojima, Tosa, Noto, Iwami, Shimokita, Suzuka, Kunisaki, Amagi, Goto, Koshiki, Hateruma, Katori, Kunigami, Etomo, Yonakumi). 960+ tons, 77 meters. Commissioned by 1978/1982

3 Aso

(Aso, Dewa, Hakusan). 770 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 2005/2006

14 Teshio

(Natsui, Kitakami, Echizen, Tokachi, Hitachi, Okitsu, Isazu, Chitose, Kuwano, Sorachi, Yubari, Motoura, Kano, Sendai). 550 tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988

2 Takatori

(Takatori, Kumano). 470+ tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1978/1979

15 to 17 Bihoro

(Bihoro, Kuma, Ishikari, Abakuma, Isuzu, Kikuchi, Kuzuryu, Horobetsu, Shirakami, Matsuura, Tone Misasa, Kurobe, Chikugo, Yamakuni, Katsura, Oyodo). 500/600 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1974/1978.

4 Amani

(Amani, Kurakami, Kunashiri, Minabe). 230/350 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1998

3 Tokara

(Tokara, Fukue, Oirase). 330 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2004.

1 Teshio (Ice-Breaker)
(Teshio). 550+ tons, 54+ meters. Commissioned by 1995

+/- 27 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (PS-Type)

6 Tsurugi
(Tsurugi, Hotaka, Norikura, Kaimon, Asama, Houo). 220 tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2005.

12 Mihashi
(Shinzan, Saroma, Inasa, Kirishima, Kamui, Banna, Ashitaki, Kariba, Arase, Sanbe, Mizuki, Koya). 180 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1988/2004.

2 Takatsuki
(Takatsuki, Nobaru). 130 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1993.

7 Akagi
(Akagi, Tsukuba, Kongo, Katsuragai, Bizan, Shizuki, Takashio). 100+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988.

+/- 61 "Large" In-Shore Patrol Vessels (PC-Type)
4 Yodo (firefighting crafts)
(Yodo, Kotobiki, Nachi, Nunobiki). 130+ tons, 37 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2003

3 Kagayuki
(Hamayuki, Murakumo, Izunami). 100 tons, 32 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2003.

1 Matsunami
(Matsunami). 160+ tons, 38 meters. Commissioned by 1995.

4 Asogiri
(Asogiri, Murozuki, Wakagumo, Naozuku). 100 tons, 33 meters. Commissioned by 1994/1997.

15 Hayanami
(Hayanami, Setogiri, Mizunami, Ionami, Kurinami, Hamanami, Shinonome, Haruname, Kiyozuki, Ayanami, Tokinami, Hamagumo, Awanami, Uranami, Shikinami). 110+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1993/2000.

20 Murakomo
(Kitagumo, Yukigumo, Hayagumo, Akigumo, Yaegumo, Natsugumo, Kawagiri, Bizan, Natsuzuki, Miyazuki, Nijigumo, Tatsugumo, Iseyuki, Isonami, Nagozuki, Yaezuki, Yamayuki, Komayuki, Asagiri, Umigiri). 100+ tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1978/1983.

2 Natsugiri
(Natsugiri, Suganami). 55 tons, 27 meters. Commissioned by 1990.

3 Shimagiri
(Shimagiri, Okinami, Hayagiri). 40+ tons, 23 meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985

9 Akizuki
(Urayuki, Hatagumo, Makigumo, Hamazuki, Isozuki, Shimanami, Yuzuki, Tamanami, Awagiri). 80/100+ tons, 26 meters. Commissioned by 1975/1982.

+/- 170 In Shore Patrol Vessels (CL-Type)

124 Suzukaze
(Suzukaze, Asakaze, Sugikaze, Fujikaze, Miyakaze, Hibakaze, Satakaze, Tomakaze, Yurikaze, Fusakaze, Umekaze, Shigikaze, Uzukaze, Akikaze, Kurekaze, Mojikaze, Sodekaze, Kinukaze, Mayakaze, Setokaze, Makikaze, Himekaze, Kugakaze, Kamikaze, Umikaze, Kirikaze, Hakaze, Shachikaze, Isekaze, Nijikaze, Kishikaze, Kikukaze, Otokaze, Hirokaze, Ashikaze, Toyokaze, Satsukaze, Shiokaze, Awakaze, Hamakaze, Miokaze, Tomkaze, Kibikaze, Nachikaze, Hatakaze, Sekikaze, Terukaze, Shimakaze, Sasakaze, Kiikaze, Ikikaze, Minekaze, Torikaze, Amakaze, Aokaze, Kunikaze, Tachikaze, Deigo, Yuna, Adan, Kijikaze, Hatsukaze, Yurakaze, Hinokaze, Tosatsubaki, Mutsukaze, Tonekaze, Shizukaze, Komakaze, Yukikaze, Nakakaze, Kawakaze, Kiyokaze, Hikokaze, Ozakaze, Wakakaze, Ikekaze, Nomokaze, Yumikaze, Kumakaze, Harukaze, Hoshikaze, Oitsukaze, Kochikaze, Hamanasu, Akashia, Tosamizuki, Okokaze, Sachikaze, Ogikaze, Natsuzaze, Sawakaze, Beninana, Yamazakura, Kaido, Sazanka, Aoi, Suisen, Yaezakura, Yanakaze, Yukitsubaki, Washikaze, Nogekaze, Imakaze, Komakusa, Shiragiku, Katsukaze, Satsuke, Yaguruma, Murokaze, Fuyo, Tsubaki, Higokaze, Shirahagi, Ashibi, Suiren, Kobai, Yamayuri, Kurikaze, Sorakaze, Murakaze, Aikaze, Ayame). 20 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by 1992/2002.

4 Isokaze
(Isokaze, Hayakaze, Nadakaze, Kotokaze). 18+ tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1991.

42 Yamayuri
(Miyagiku, Suzuran, Isogiku, Isegiko, Ahsai, Hazakura, Hinagiku, Hamagiku, Tsutsuji, Satozakura, Ezogiku, Hayagiku, Kozakura, Shirane, Sarubia, Hatsugiku, Hamayura, Airisu, Yamabuki, Shirayuri, Karatachi, Hamayuu, Sasayuri, Kosumosu, Takagiku, Yamahagi, Mokuren, Isofuji, Tamatsubaki, Yodoki, Iozakura, Himetsubaki, Tokikusa, Mutsugiku, Terugiko, Mayazakura, Yamagiko, Tobiume, Kotozakura, Monigiku, Kuroyuri, Chiyogiku). 30 tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1979/1988.

4 FM-Type
Uncertain data ?

JAPANESE COAST GUARD AVIATION
Aircrafts
- 2 Falcon 900 (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 SAAB-340B (SAR)
- 10 LR-2 Beech 350 Super King Air (Transport)
- 3 to 5 Beech 200T (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 or 3 Gulfstream V (Transport/Maritime Patrol/VIP)
- 1 Cessna U-206G Stationair (Utility)
- 5 NAMC YS-11A (Utility)

Helicopters

- 4 AS-332L1 Super Puma (SAR)

- 4 Bell 206B JetRanger II (Utility)
- 21 to 26 ? Bell 212 Twin Huey (Transport/Utility)
- 8 Bell 412 Twin Huey (Utility)
- 3 S-76C (Utility) or 3 AW-139 ?

JAPANESE NAVAL AVIATION (9800+)
Aircrafts
- 80 to 93 P-3C Orion (Maritime Patrol; ELINT, Reco...)
- 4 Shin Meiwa US-1A (SAR)
- 3 Shin Meiwa US-2 (SAR)

- 4 YS-11M (Transport), 6 others in reserve ?

- 5 LC-90 (Transport), up to 25 others in reserve ?

- 35 Fuji T-35 (Training)
- 4 Learjet 35 (Utility)

Helicopters
- 62 SH-60J Seahawk (ASW), up to 40 others in reserve ?
- 28 or 29 SH-60K (ASW)
- 9 or 10 MH-53E Sea Dragon (MCM, to be retired soon & replaced by up to 11 MCH-101)
- 18 or 19 UH-60J Black Hawk (SAR)

- 2 MCH-101 (others to be introduced)
- Few CH-101 (others to be introduced)

- 3 S-61A Black Hawk (Utility, to be retired soon & replaced by 5 CH-101)
- 1 USH-60K (Utility)
- 3 OH-6D/MD-500MD (Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)
- 5 OH-6DA/MD-500ME (Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion