That is a good question... does this herald new LPDs or LHDs? They are well within the abilities of Japan's shipbuilding industry.
That is a good question... does this herald new LPDs or LHDs? They are well within the abilities of Japan's shipbuilding industry.
shen
Senior Member
Jump off the deck is not safe.
I suggest parking the AAV on the deck. once the ship arrive at the launch point, you scuttle the ship since its job is done. when the ship has settled enough, you can just drive the AAV off the deck. the crew of the ship can also swim to beach as additional infantry.
Osumi have a well deck with stern ramp. that should make scuttling faster, just make sure you blow a hole in the bow of the ship as well so the ship settle evenly.
This is a complex operation, so through training is necessary. Japan needs a least a dozen Hyuga to be expended in training exercises to ensure the crews are properly trained in this landing method.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Well with in. the Ise, Hyuga or Osumi have the size and flat top for a LHD and Osumi has the well deck. in the future I can easily see derivatives of the Ise or Hyuga taking a full LHD mission if the JMSDF feels the need and has the backing
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Just use a Ro-Ro ship and place the ramp at water level and drive the LVTP-7 into the water. No jumping off decks, no sinking vessels. In a pinch you can purchase a couple off used ones for $30million. The only draw back is that they are slow - 14 knots+/-
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Ro-Ro's are good but unprotected. and lack alot of the needs. The best option is way the Japanese are doing there LST the Osumi class has a well deck. They can partially flood it drop the hatch and drive into the sea.
These AAVs could easily be transported within and launched the .
They would not be embarked on either the Hyuga or the Ixumo class. Those other Japanese flat tops are not Amphibious Assault vessels. Both of the Hyuga class and both of the Izumo class have no well deck. They can carry some troops, but they are designed to operate principally as the center piece of an ASW task force.
They can also operate in an Air Assault role in support of assault operations (including Amphhibious Assault by the Osumis or by allied amphibious assault vessesl), or as command vessels for various types of task forces...and of course the humanitarian role too.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
The training the experience the discipline of the JMSDF is second to none one of the most professional fighting forces in the world and the best of Japan's military lies historically with its navy and that is true today
With 2 x Izumo Class
2 x Hyuga Class
And 3 x Osumi Class JMSDF has some of the best flag top ships in the world
By 2020 JMSDF will have a 3,000 strong marine unit based on the USN Marine Expeditionary Unit equipped with V-22 and F35B
Putting it simply I believe JMSDF will be able to contribute independently a fully fledged Amphibious Assault Group that means the ability to do recon, surveillance, suppression of enemy defences and assault
Also we can look forward to the new AEGIS DDG coming together
With 2 x Izumo Class
2 x Hyuga Class
And 3 x Osumi Class JMSDF has some of the best flag top ships in the world
By 2020 JMSDF will have a 3,000 strong marine unit based on the USN Marine Expeditionary Unit equipped with V-22 and F35B
Putting it simply I believe JMSDF will be able to contribute independently a fully fledged Amphibious Assault Group that means the ability to do recon, surveillance, suppression of enemy defences and assault
Also we can look forward to the new AEGIS DDG coming together
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
HMS Astute
Junior Member
I think Japanese Navy is more powerful than any navy in EU. It only needs SSBNs.
SamuraiBlue
Captain
Looks as if JMSDF is going to adopt the Cooperative Engagement Combat system developed by Raytheon.
Simple graphic on how this system works.
With this system for example the firing solution can be sent from a US Navy ship/plane to a JMSDF ship behind or vice versa to intercept incoming missiles.
Simple graphic on how this system works.
With this system for example the firing solution can be sent from a US Navy ship/plane to a JMSDF ship behind or vice versa to intercept incoming missiles.