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Japan commissioned its biggest helicopter carrier

Yokohama, Japan - The ship, that resembles an aircraft carrier, respects the Country's pacifist constitution

Japanese Marine Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) commissioned today in Yokohama their biggest helicopter carrier, named "Hyuga". 197 meter long, it carries a crew of 340 people (with 17 women) and can carry up to 11 helicopters. With its 18,000 tons full-load displacement it's one of the largest ships of the entire Japanese Navy. It will be anchored in Yokosuka harbour, and used for disaster relief missions. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101427
Rome, Italy, 03/18/2009 16:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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