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JS Hiei

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Hiei
History
Japan
NameHiei
BuilderIshikawajima-Harima
Laid down8 March 1972
Launched13 August 1973
Commissioned27 December 1974
Decommissioned16 March 2011
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement
  • 4,950 long tons (5,029 t) standard
  • 6,900 long tons (7,011 t) full load
Length153.1 m (502 ft 4 in)
Beam17.5 m (57 ft 5 in)
Draught5.2 m (17 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 boilers 850 psi (60 kg/cm², 5.9 MPa), 430 °C
  • 2 turbines
  • 2 shafts
  • 60,000 hp (45,000 kW)
Speed31 knots (57 km/h; 36 mph)
Complement360 (36 officers)
Armament
Aviation facilitiesExtensive Helicopter landing pad, Large Helicopter hangar

JDS Hiei (DDH-142) was a Template:Sclass- in service with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. From 1974 to 2011 she served the JMSDF before being decommissioned.

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