Hatakaze-class Destroyer

Hatakaze-class Destroyer
- Guided Missile Destroyer -

- Hatakaze DDG Image A - Hatakaze DDG Image B -

ORIGIN: (Real World)
Japan

GAMES FEATURED IN:
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

OPERATORS:
Aurelian Navy
Erusean Navy
Independent State Allied Forces
Leasath Navy
Osean Maritime Defense Force

NOTABLE SHIPS:
Cruiser (Destroyer) Beluga of the Invicible Erusian Aegir Fleet (AC04)
Cruiser (Destroyer) Fenris of the Invicible Erusian Aegir Fleet (AC04)
Cruiser (Destroyer) Kolga of the Invicible Erusian Aegir Fleet (AC04)
Cruiser (Destroyer) Lazuli of the Invicible Erusian Aegir Fleet (AC04)
Cruiser (Destroyer) Thalassa of the Aurelian Navy (ACX)

ARMAMENT:
RGM-84 Harpoon SSM
RIM-67 Standard SAM
ASROC anti-submarine rocket
2 x 5 inch/54 caliber rapid fire gun (Mk 42)
2 x 20 mm CIWS
2 x Type 68 triple torpedo tubes

OVERVIEW:
The Hatakaze class of guided missile destroyer is a 3rd generation vessel in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It marked the first of the JMSDF's ships that had gas turbine propulsion. The core weapon suite is similar to that of the Tachikaze class destroyer, but various improvements were made in many areas. Most notable are those that allow the Hatakaze class to function as a group flagship.

Normally this duty resides with the DDH class, but in case of a DDH being absent due to repairs or an accident, the Hatakaze design allows for it to function as a command ship. Hatakaze destroyers operate the OYQ-4-1 type tactical control system. Its weapon systems include the standard missile surface-to-air missile, anti-submarine rockets, the RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile, two Mark 15 20 mm CIWS gun mounts, two torpedo mounts in a triple tube configuration and 2.5 inch (Mk 42) 54cal caliber, rapid-fire guns.

SOURCES:
Ace Combat 04: The Shattered Skies / Distant Thunder (The Game Itself)
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War / Squadron Leader (The Game Itself)
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception (The Game Itself)

ACREDITATION:
Phonix378 for the main image
* Original Article by Galm 3