Harukaze class destroyer
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The Harukaze class destroyer was the first indigenous post-World War II
World War II
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Japanese destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
class. Its main mission was anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare is a branch of naval warfare that uses surface warships, aircraft, or other submarines to find, track and deter, damage or destroy enemy submarines....
. This class was also called A Type destroyer.
Ships
| Pennant no. | Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD-101/ASU-7002 | Harukaze Harukaze The Harukaze was the first destroyer in the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to be built in Japan. Launched in 1956, she was the lead ship in her class.... |
1954 | September 20, 1955 | 1956 | 1985 |
| DD-102/ASU-7003 | Yukikaze | 1954 | August 20, 1955 | 1956 | 1985 |