The Izumo-class helicopter destroyer (いずも型護衛艦 Izumo-gata-goei-kan) is a type of new helicopter carrier class being constructed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The ships of this class will be the largest surface combatants of the JMSDF, taking over the mantle currently held by the Hyūga-class helicopter destroyers.
The lead ship was officially unveiled at Yokohama on 6 August 2013.
Under Construction, Sea - Military - Aircraft Carrier
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By: kjfitz