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JS TOWADA AOE422 - IMO 4574475

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Captured:
Apr 29, 2018
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Kure, Japan
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Auxiliaries
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May 2, 2018
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4,000 x 2,251

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One of three replenishment oilers of her class, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, seen here at Kure anchorage.

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Thanks for the info, Wartsilasulzer. I've seen this vessel a lot around Kure naval base, but this was the first time she was "parked" in such an accessible spot.

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Vlad

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JS TOWADA AOE-422
Ships in this class:
JS TOWADA(とわだ) AOE-422 commissioned 24/03/1987 active
JS TOKIWA(ときわ) AOE-423 commissioned 12/03/1990 active
JS HAMANA (はまな) AOE-424 commissioned 29/03/1990 active
Builders: Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation, Maizuru
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Tokyo
Operators: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Preceded by: Sagami class
Succeeded by: Mashu class
Planned: 3
Completed: 3
Active: 3
General characteristics:
Type: Fast combat support ship
Displacement: 15,000 tonnes standard
Length: 167 m
Beam: 22.0 m
Draught: 15.9 m
Propulsion:
2 × Mitsui 16V42M-A diesel engines
26,000 shp (19,388 kws) each
2 × shafts
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Range: 10,500 nmi (19,446 km; 12,083 mi) at 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Complement: 140
Aviation facilities: Helicopter deck only, may carry helicopters up to the size of MH-53E

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