JMSDF Hatakaze class Destroyer Country: Japan Type: Guided missile destroyer Service: 1986 - 2008 Ships in class: 2

The Hatakaze class of guided missile destroyer is a third generation vessel in service with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Hatakaze class destroyers were the first class of warships operated by the JMSDF that were equipped with gas turbine engines. 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 two 5 inch/54 caliber Mark 42 rapid-fire guns. The Hatakaze class is designed to allow the warship to function as a command ship.